Admissions Criteria & Prerequisites

The following Admission Requirements are for Imaging Professionals who currently hold certification by the ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB and wish to work on a Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applications are accepted online annually from September 1 to June 1 for consideration of Autumn Quarter enrollment in the degree completion program with the exception of degree completion students wishing to enroll in Radiation Therapy or Sonography. Radiation Therapy and Sonography applicants must submit applications prior to January 31*. In order to be eligible for full acceptance into the Division of Radiologic Sciences and Therapy, the applicant must:

• Satisfactorily demonstrate academic success at the post-secondary level as evidenced by achieving a minimum cumulative point hour ratio of 2.5 on all work taken at all accredited academic institutions.
• Complete the following OSU courses or their equivalent with a C- or better:
  1. English 110
  2. Anatomy (minimum of 1 quarter)
  3. Physiology (minimum of 1 quarter)
• Submit a formal online application to the OSU Professional Admissions Office as follows:
• First read the instructions for application to SAMP programs; select Radiologic Sciences and Therapy and click on "Imaging Professional's BS Degree Completion Program" as desired area of concentration; in the Personal Statement portion of the online application, discuss your clinical or non-clinical specialty interest;
• College transcripts (must be mailed to the OSU Professional Admissions Office, P.O. Box 182003, Columbus, OH  43218-2003.
• Submit the following to the Division of Radiologic Sciences and Therapy, School of Allied Medical Professions, The Ohio State University, 453 W. 10th Ave., Columbus, OH  43210-1234:
• Three letters of reference (one addressing academic performance, one addressing clinical performance, and a third of your choice); 
• Proof of ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB certification, in good standing (all students must maintain ARRT certification, in good standing, to remain in the program); 
• Certificate program transcripts (if applicable)
  
• *Please note that degree completion applicants for the Radiation Therapy and Sonography program must complete the science and math prerequisite courses required of traditional applicants no later than the spring quarter prior to autumn admissions.
  

To apply online, visit the SAMP Application page. Look for "Imaging Professional's BS Degree Completion Program" link.

For faculty assistance, contact Nina Kowalczyk in the Division of Radiologic Sciences and Therapy.