BSRS Reference Guide
Arkansas State University
College of Nursing and Health Professions
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Minimum requirements for Program Application
*Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher
*Grades of “C” or better on all Pre-Requisite Coursework:
ENGL 10103 Composition I
MATH 11003 College Algebra
PSYC11103 Intro to Psychology
BIOL 24003/24001 Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture and Lab
PHSC 10043/10031 Physical Science Lecture and Lab (equivalent)
RADG 10001 Intro to Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences
RADG 33103 Intro to Radiography (Required Starting Fall 2025)
RADG 33102 Radiation Physics and Imaging (Required Starting Fall 2025)
RSMR 44703 MRI Safety and Instrumentation (Required Starting Fall 2026)
Application Process
Program Applications are weighted using the following criteria:
Support Course GPA (40%)
Interview (30%)**
Lab testing/shadowing (20%)
Statement of Purpose (10%)
** Only the top 50-60 candidates will progress to the Interview portion after the Exam.
· The top candidates will be selected for the Program; up to 40 annually depending on market
conditions and clinical rotation availability. We typically have 90+ Applicants Annually.
· Application Deadline: April 1st, annually
· Program Begins: Summer Semester, annually
Specialty Tracks
Students admitted to the Radiography Program MUST complete one of the Specialty Tracks to earn the BSRS Degree. Application to the Specialty Track will take place during the last Spring Semester of the Radiography Program. This Application Process is completed by Selective Admission, just as Initial Radiography Admission. Specialty tracks include Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography/Breast Sonography, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology.