College of Allied Health Professions
University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Specific Prerequisite Courses

Pre-Radiography Coursework

Prerequisite coursework will be accepted from any regionally accredited institution and must be completed with a grade of C- or better. Coursework can be in progress when you apply but must be completed by July 15 of the year of entry.

College prerequisites, course requirements, and program requirements are subject to change.

This program requires successful completion of 28 semester credit hours (or equivalent quarter hours) at an accredited college or university. To convert quarter credits to semester credits, divide the number of quarter credits by 1.5. The 28 semester credit hours (42 quarter credit hours) must include the following:

Required Prerequisites

Language/Social Sciences

Course Minimum Hours
Written or oral communication required 3 Semester Credit Hours

Language/Social Science Electives

  • English composition is recommended
  • Other acceptable courses may include but are not limited to literature, speech, foreign language, philosophy, psychology, sociology, art, history, religion
 9 Semester Credit Hours
Required Prerequisites

 Natural Sciences

Course Minimum Hours
Physics (lab recommended) 3-4 Semester Credit Hours
Human Anatomy with Lab* 4 Semester Credit Hours
Human Physiology with Lab* 4 Semester Credit Hours

*Anatomy and Physiology can be fulfilled by completing a series of combined anatomy and physiology courses (ex: Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II with Labs).

Mathematics

Course Minimum Hours
College Algebra or higher 3 Semester Credit Hours 

Medical Terminology

Course Minimum Hours

Medical Terminology

  • Certificate courses not accepted

At least 1 Semester Credit Hour

Elective Courses

Course Minimum Hours

Any college level course to meet the 28 semester (42 quarter) credit hour minimum. 

  • Recommended courses: health care focused courses, additional science courses, higher level math courses, communications/ social science courses, foreign language
 2-5 Semester Credit Hours

Credit by Examination

A maximum of 6 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Advanced Placement (AP) semester hours will be accepted for transfer.

  • CLEP semester hours in math and science will not be accepted.
  • No more than 3 CLEP or AP hours of English Composition will be accepted.