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The Clinical Radiation Sciences department provides a Bachelor of Science degree featuring concentrations in diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy, and radiography. After fulfilling prerequisites and being accepted into the program, students engage in a three-year, full-time curriculum that encompasses both general education and specialized professional courses. Program graduates qualify to take national certification exams in their chosen concentration.Upon finishing any concentration, graduates become eligible for the corresponding national certification test offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Those completing the nuclear medicine technology concentration additionally qualify for the certification exam from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.Graduates from the diagnostic medical sonography concentration also meet the requirements for the certification examination administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
VCU applications for admissions and scholarship consideration will be reviewed based on academic performance at an accredited high school or on GED scores. The college preparatory curriculum is highly preferred. Extracurricular activities and employment experience may strengthen an application. Essays are required of all applicants and must be submitted with the Common Application. At least one recommendation is preferred for all applicants. Applicants will be asked to submit recommender information before submitting the Common Application. Recommenders will be sent an email on the applicant’s behalf requesting a recommendation. First-year applicants are required to submit an up-to-date high school transcript (including senior-year curriculum and grades, if available). GED holders must submit their official GED scores.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum score of 70 IBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum score of 6.0
Duolingo Test - Minimum score of 105
Other Test - Pearson Test of English - Minimum score of 53