PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The post-primary certification program is designed for individuals holding both an associate’s degree and a certification in radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine technology, or sonography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) who would like to continue their education to the baccalaureate level focusing on post-primary certification through the ARRT. This program requires each student to choose one post-primary area of specialization: computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, and vascular interventional radiology.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

GPA of 2.50 or higher

A minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA is required in all coursework taken at any accredited institution.

Prerequisite Courses

All prerequisite courses or equivalents must be completed with a C—or higher by the start of the professional program. Ohio State course numbers are shown below.

Anatomy 2300, 3300, or Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology (EEOB) 2510
Human Physiology (EEOB 2520)

Recommendation Letters

Three letters of recommendation (one addressing academic experience, one addressing clinical experience, and one addressing personal attributes) must be uploaded to the application.

Proof of Certification

A copy of the applicant’s certification card in good standing must be uploaded to the application.

Application

The Radiologic Sciences and Therapy application for in person bachelor of science degree completion program is available online. It must be completed and submitted along with all required supplemental documents, if applicable. The program will give individual consideration in the admission assessment to courses taken and applicant experiences. The Graduate and Professional Admissions Application Guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to start the online application.

Deadline

The Radiologic Sciences and Therapy program admits students once per year, with students beginning the program in the Autumn semester. The application deadline for Autumn 2025 is January 31, 2025. The professional program will begin on August 26, 2025.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

The minimum credit hours to graduate from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences are 120. Thirty credit hours must be completed at The Ohio State University to establish residency for graduation. Please be advised that the credit hours for the professional coursework will not meet the residency requirement. English 1109; Education Teaching and Learning (EDUTL) 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1010, and Mathematics 1040, 1050, 1073, 1074, 1075 do not count toward the 120-credit minimum requirement for the degree.

Other graduation requirements include a minimum of thirty semester hours of credit earned through regular course enrollment at Ohio State, regular course enrollment in the last semester in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (HRS), a cumulative Ohio State GPA of at least 2.0 on all coursework complete at Ohio State as well as at least a 2.0 GPA in the major and an application for degree must be submitted online at least one semester before the intended graduation term. The graduation application and instructions are on the HRS Academic Support Services Site. Students should reference their degree audit to understand the course and credit requirements and to ensure they complete all required degree components, including general education (GE), program prerequisites, and professional curriculum. The timeline will vary depending on how many general education courses the student needs to complete.

The plan demonstrates how students may complete the program in five semesters and begin professional coursework in the autumn semester. The professional curriculum is completed in sequence, and students may complete the program part-time. However, there is no provision for evening-only enrollment. Students interested in specializations not within their primary certification area’s usual scope of practice should follow the traditional Radiologic Sciences and Therapy curriculum for their new area of interest. Additionally, students interested in quality management/administration should follow the online administration/management program.

The number of GE requirements listed above is an estimate. These requirements depend on each individual student’s academic record. Undergraduate students who enter Ohio State having completed an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution or Ohio Transfer 36 (OT-36) before their first degree-seeking term at Ohio State will have specific GE requirements marked as satisfied, including the bookends. Please speak with an HRS advisor for more information. Students who intend to transfer credit to Ohio State may view how credit is accepted on Transferology.com.

Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification and state licensing board contact information for online programs and professional licensure & certification disclosures for on-campus programs.

Professional Coursework in Radiologic Sciences and Therapy (RADSCI)

Autumn, Year 1

GE Foundation (0-9 credits)
Statistics (STAT) 1350.0X Elementary Statistics (3 credits)
3-12 Credits Total 

Spring, Year 1

General Education (GENED) 2601 GE Connection Seminar (1 credit)
GE Foundation (0-9 credits)
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (HTHRHSC) 5500 Introduction to Pathophysiology (4 credits)
5-14 Credits Total

Summer, Year 1

GE Theme (0-4 credits)
RADSCI 4530 Quality Management in Radiologic Sciences (3 credits)
3-7 Credits Total 

Autumn, Year 2

HTHRHSC 4200 Analytical Scientific Writing in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (3 credits)
HTHRHSC 5510 Pharmacological Aspects of Practice in HRS (2 credits)
Advanced Radiography Practicum (3 credits) Pick one course: Must be the same modality in Autumn, Year 2 and Spring, Year 2
HTHRHSC 5300- Management Principles
RadSci 5089- CT Practicum
RadSci 5189- MR Practicum
RadSci 5289- Mammography
RadSci 5589- Vascular Intervention
8 Credits Total 

Spring, Year 2

GE Theme (0-4 credits)
RADSCI 4326 Administrative Aspects of the Radiologic Sciences (2 credits)
Advanced Radiography Practicum (3 credits) Pick one course: Must be the same modality in Autumn, Year 2 and Spring, Year 2
HTHRHSC 5300- Management Principles
RadSci 5089- CT Practicum
RadSci 5189- MR Practicum
RadSci 5289- Mammography
RadSci 5589- Vascular Intervention
5-9 Credits Total

Questions?

Contact the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at 614-292-1706 or HRSStudentServices@osumc.edu
Degree requirements and course offerings are subject to changes.
Last updated on: July 1, 2024