Admission Requirements for Radiography
Candidates for the RSTE Programs must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and are required to complete 35-50 semester hours of specific college prerequisites (refer to the specific programs for details).
Grades lower than "C" will not transfer to UNMC for credit. Students are encouraged to consult with the individual program directors regarding their specific prerequisite requirements. College prerequisites, course requirements, and program requirements are subject to change.
| Prerequisites |
Semester Hours |
| English Composition |
6 |
| College Algebra | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 |
| Medical Terminology | 2 |
| Chemistry with Lab* | 4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology* | 4 |
| General Physics* | 4 |
| Communication** | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Sciences** | 6 |
| Electives (for Primary Programs) | 15 |
**Substitute courses may be granted for post-primary program applicants. The radiation therapy program also requires documentation of collegiate level computer content.
A maximum of 9 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) semester hour credits will be accepted. CLEP semester hours in math or science will not be accepted & no more than 3 semester hours of English composition will be accepted.
For inquiries about specific prerequisite requirements please contact us.
