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. 

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 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. 

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 Application Deadline: April 1 st , annually 

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 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.