Radiographers are experts in performing examinations that require the use of X-rays and are skilled in operating highly complex computerized equipment. Their responsibility is to produce a quality X-ray image or radiograph of the body’s internal parts for diagnostic interpretation by a radiologist. Graduates can apply for the national certification examination in radiography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

APPLICATION

The Radiologic Sciences and Therapy application for Radiography is available online and must be completed and submitted along with all required supplemental documents, if applicable. Competitive applicants will be offered a personal interview. Knowledge of the profession and personal career goals will be evaluated at that time. 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 2026 is January 31, 2026. The professional program will begin on August 25, 2026.

GPA of 2.50 or higher

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

Prerequisite Courses

By the end of the Spring 2026 semester, all prerequisite courses or their equivalents must be completed with a grade of C- or higher. Ohio State course numbers are shown below. An accredited CPR course is required before beginning the professional program in autumn, year 3.

Anatomy 2300, 3300.0x, or Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology (EEOB) 2510
Biology 1113.0x
Chemistry 1110 or 1210
English 1110.0x
Human Physiology (EEOB 2520)
Mathematics (MATH) 1148 & 1149 or 1150
Medical Terminology for the Health Professions Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (HTHRHSC) Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 2500
Introduction to Pathophysiology (HTHRHSC) Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 5500
Physics, Mechanics, Kinematics, Fluids, Waves 1200
Physics, E&M, Optics, Modern Physics 1201
Psychology (PSYCH) 1100
U.S. Healthcare Policy and Delivery System (HTHRHSC) Health and Rehabilitation Sciences 5370 or United States and International Health Care (PUBHHMP 3610)

Observation Hours

Observation requirements

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Ohio State, students must meet the following key requirements:

Minimum Credit Hours:
Ohio State requires at least 120 total credit hours to graduate.
Radiography in the Radiologic Sciences and Therapy program requires 131 credit hours, not including HTHRHSC 1100, to graduate from the program.

Courses That Do Not Count Toward the 131 Credits:
English 1109
EDUTL 1001–1007, 1010
Math 1040, 1050, 1073, 1074, 1075

Additional Graduation Requirements:
At least 30 credit hours must be completed at Ohio State through regular course enrollment.
Students must be enrolled in regular courses during their final semester in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (HRS).
Must have a minimum 2.0 Ohio State GPA overall and in the major.

A graduation application must be submitted by the posted deadline. Instructions and the application are available on the HRS Academic Support Services Site.

Planning Tools and Important Information:
Use your degree audit regularly to track progress and ensure completion of all degree components, including:
General Education (GE)
Program Prerequisites
Professional Curriculum

Students must enroll in courses for the semester in which they are admitted; failure to do so will result in revocation of admission.

The plan demonstrates how students, as freshmen, may complete Radiography in the Radiologic Sciences and Therapy program in nine (9) semesters, including one (1) summer term. Students following this plan are expected to begin professional coursework in the autumn semester of their third year. There is flexibility in course selection during the first two years. However, the curriculum in years three and four is more structured, with limited opportunities to adjust the course sequence. Students may take non-professional such as general education courses during the summer if desired. An accredited CPR course is required before beginning the professional program in autumn, year 3.

It is strongly recommended that all GE (General Education) requirements be completed before entering the professional portion of the program. The professional curriculum must be taken in sequence and cannot be completed on a part-time or evening-only basis. Students planning to transfer credits to Ohio State can check how those credits will be accepted by visiting 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.

Program Participation Requirements:

All applicants to the program must acknowledge and agree to meet the following requirements in order to successfully progress through and complete the curriculum:

Students must pass an annual background check for the duration of the program. Compliance with immunization and health screening protocols, as defined by the program, academic institution, and affiliated clinical partners, is also required. In addition, students must meet the technical standards essential for the professional discipline for which they are preparing.

A drug screening may be required, and successful completion is a condition of participation in clinical components of the program. Clinical education experiences are an integral part of the curriculum and may take place at off-campus sites. Students are responsible for securing and maintaining reliable transportation to and from these clinical locations and should anticipate associated costs related to travel and other clinical requirements.

Autumn, Year 1

Chemistry 1110 or 1210 General Chemistry I (5 credits)
HTHRHSC 1100 Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Survey (1 credit)
General Education (GENED) GE Launch Seminar 1201 (1 credit)
Mathematics 1150 (5 credits)
Psychology 1100 (3 credits)
15 Credits Total 

Spring, Year 1

Anatomy 2300, 3300.0x or EEOB 2510 (4-5 credits)
Biology 1113.0x (4 credits)
English 1110.0x (3 credits)
GE Foundation (3 credits)
HTHRHSC 2500 (3 credits)
17-18 Credits Total

Autumn, Year 2

EEOB 2520 (3 credits)
GE Theme Citizenship for a Diverse and Just World theme course (4 credits)
GE Foundation (3 credits)
Physics 1200 (5 credits)
15 Credits Total      

Spring, Year 2

GE Theme Choice theme course (4 credits)
HTHRHSC 5370 or PUBHHMP 3610 (3 credits)
HTHRHSC 5500 (4 credits)
Physics 1201 (5 credits)
16 Credits Total

Begin Professional Coursework

Autumn, Year 3

HTHRHSC 4200 Analytical Scientific Writing in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (3 credits)
RADSCI 3089 Radiography Practicum I (4 credits)
RADSCI 3310 Introduction to the Radiation Sciences (2 credits)
RADSCI 3411 Radiographic Procedures I (3 credits)
RADSCI 3425 Radiographic Imaging I (3 credits)
15 Credits Total 

Spring, Year 3

RADSCI 3189 Radiography Practicum 2 (5 credits)
RADSCI 3412 Radiographic Procedures 2 (3 credits)
RADSCI 3471 Radiologic Physics (3 credits)
RADSCI 3672 Radiologic Sectional Anatomy (3 credits)
14 Credits Total

Summer, Year 3

RADSCI 4089 Radiography Practicum III (7 credits)
RADSCI 4530 Quality Management in Radiologic Sciences (3 credits)
10 Credits Total (below full-time status) 

Autumn, Year 4

GE Foundation (3 credits)
RADSCI 4189 Radiography Practicum 4 (5 credits)
RADSCI 4615 Radiographic Clinical Correlations (3 credits)
RADSCI 4670 Radiobiology and Radiation Protection (2 credits)
Advanced Radiography Practicum (3 credits)
Must be the same modality in Autumn, Year 4 and Spring, Year 4
HTHRHSC 5300- Management Principles
RadSci 5089- CT Practicum
RadSci 5189- MR Practicum
RadSci 5289- Mammography
RadSci 5589- Vascular Intervention
16 Credits Total 

Spring, Year 4

Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (HTHRHSC) 4001 General Education Reflection Seminar in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (1 credit)
RADSCI 4289 Radiography Practicum 5 (5 credits)
RADSCI 4326 Administrative Aspects of the Radiologic Sciences (2 credits)
RADSCI 4630 Transitions to Clinical Practice (2 credits)
Advanced Radiography Practicum (3 credits)
Must be the same modality in Autumn, Year 4 and Spring, Year 4
HTHRHSC 5300- Management Principles
RadSci 5089- CT Practicum
RadSci 5189- MR Practicum
RadSci 5289- Mammography
RadSci 5589- Vascular Intervention
13 Credits Total