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Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Pre-requisites
All application materials are due by February 1 (NEW deadline)
To be considered for admissions to any of the emphasis areas within the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences program (formerly Medical Imaging/Radiation Sciences), one must complete the following courses prior to the start of the program:
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PROGRAM PRE-REQUISITES
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BMS 202 - Human Anatomy / Physiology (or option of BMS 290 & 291)
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BMS 208 - Human Anatomy
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BMS 309 - Human Anatomy Lab
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HPR 100 - Medical Terminology (formerly HPR 380 and HPR 111)
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MTH 122 - College Algebra
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MTH 123 - Trigonometry (required as a prerequisite for GVSU's PHY 220)
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PHY 220 - General Physics I
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PHY 221 - General Physics II NEW Required for students admitted to GVSU F09 & later Recommended for students admitted to GVSU prior to F09
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PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology
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SOC 280 - Social Problems
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SS 300 or PSY 300 or HPR 301 or BMS 301 Research Design (NEW options)
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STA 215 - Introductory Statistics
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WRT 150 - Strategies in Writing
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RECOMMENDED for Radiation Therapy applicants: SS 381 - Death and Dying or PSY 364 - Life Span Dvlpmt
NOTE: All General Education, Basic Skills and Theme courses must be completed prior to starting the program. Refer to: http://www.gvsu.edu/gened/
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(GVSU students note: "What-If-Analysis" on My Banner does not provide the most accurate and up to date list of courses. Contact the College of Health Professions Advisors for additional assistance.)
Emphasis areas in the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences major include:
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Radiation Therapy
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Two Concentrations)
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General Concentration - Abdominal and Obstetrics-Gynecology
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Echocardiography Concentration - Adult Echocardiography and Pediatric Echocardiography or Vascular Sonography
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Radiologic & Imaging Sciences - national registration in an RIS field required)
Application Materials:
- Application
- Resume: include documentation of healthcare experience (volunteer or paid) and 2-3 hour RIS job shadow
- One to two page statement of professional goals
- Two letters of recommendation on RIS specific forms (see application)
- Official copies of all transcripts - send directly to the College of Health Professions(GVSU transcripts not required)
Admission Consideration:
- Academic grade point average from prerequisite courses - 3.0 minimum (40%)
- Academic grade point average from previous two calendar years (10%)
- Evaluation from a personal interview (15%)
- Evaluation from a professional writing sample, written during the interview(15%)
- Completion of 16 hours of documented work or volunteer time in a health field (5%)
- Two letters of recommendation on GVSU forms (5%)
- Additional considerations (10%)
Students who meet the admissions/application criteria will be contacted for an interview and on-site writing sample in February.
Admission is competitive. Program emphasis class size limit based on clinical availability.
All application materials are due by February 1 to:
RIS - College of Health Professions, Suite #200
301 Michigan NE St, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3314
phone: (616)-331-3356, fax: (616)-331-5999
For those students who are Michigan residents and who wish to start at a Michigan community college and then transfer into GVSU, please click on the link below for a list of MI community colleges > Curriculum Guide (click on the Medical Imaging Guide under your community college). This guide provides a list of recommended courses that will lead to an associates degree (confirm with community college counselor) and that will transfer into GVSU's general education and/or respective program.
Community College Curriculum Guides
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