Academic Requirements

To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

1) Imaging Degree + Credential
You've successfully completed an associate or bachelor's degree in imaging at a regionally accredited institution AND you earned a professional credential of ARRT, ARDMS, CCI or NMBTC.

2) No Degree in Imaging, but Admitted to KU Certificate Program
You may also qualify for admission if you've applied to and been accepted and admitted to one of our imaging certificate programs: cardiovascular sonography, diagnostic ultrasound and vascular technology, or nuclear medicine technology.

All college coursework must be from accredited institutions. Credentials or transcripts not from an accredited U.S. academic institution will require evaluation by KU before acceptance.

Prerequisite Courses

The following courses must be completed from an accredited institution with a "C" grade or better to be eligible for the program. (Course numbers use KU courses as an example.)

• Composition (ENGL 101)
• Critical Reading and Writing (ENGL 102)
• College Algebra (MATH 101)
• Fundamentals of Human Anatomy w/lab (lab required) (BIOL 240/241)
• Principles of Human Physiology w/lab (lab optional) (BIOL 246/247)
• General Chemistry I (CHEM 130)
• Introduction to Physics (PHSX 114)
• Medical Terminology (HEIM 130)

In addition to these prerequisite requirements, applicants must satisfy general education requirements for the University of Kansas. KU students must meet the Core 34 general education requirements.  If you are transferring to KU from a two- or four-year college or university in the state of Kansas, we recommend you meet with an advisor at your current institution to discuss the statewide general education framework. 

Minimum Admission Credit Hour Requirement

Students pursuing the general diagnostic science bachelor's degree-advancement track will earn 30 credit hours within the program. Students admitted with fewer than 90 credit hours will need to complete additional elective credits to reach the 120 credits required to earn a bachelor's degree. In addition, a minimum of 45 credit hours in courses numbered 300 or above is required for graduation.

Grade Point Average

An overall grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) on college coursework is required to be eligible for this program. In addition, student transcripts must document an individual course grade of no less than "C" on each prerequisite course.

Health and Physical Requirements

Good physical and mental health are essential to this field. Specifically, excellent visual acuity is necessary. The student must also possess manual dexterity, sufficient hearing and speech ability and good physical coordination in positioning patients and operating equipment. Students must have full utility of both arms, both hands and fingers in order to perform examinations and operate equipment. The ability to handle extremely heavy objects is required.

Physical or other disabilities are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the program and by the Equal Opportunity Office at KU Medical Center. Please review the program's technical standards for details.

Vaccine and Clinical Site Requirements

Matriculated students will need to provide an immunization profile prior to participating in curricular and/or clinical experiences required by the program. Please read the information found at the bottom of the program's curriculum page and be sure that you understand these requirements.

Background Check and Drug Screen

The Joint Commission requires all incoming students to submit to a background check and provide the report to KU. This one-time fee must be paid by the student directly to the company performing the background investigation. Applicants will be asked to request the report and make payment only after official acceptance into the program.

For more information, please see the School of Health Professions background check and drug screen details. Drug screening is required only for students participating in clinical activities. Students will be notified if and when a drug screen is required.

International Students

An applicant is considered an international student if he or she requires a visa, or currently resides in the U.S. with non-immigrant status, or currently resides in the U.S. while applying for permanent residency. Additional requirements and documentation are required for international students to become eligible for KU programs. Please review the information for international applicants before applying.