Q: What jobs will I be qualified to hold, once I have completed the program?
A: Many of our graduates work in the academic and research environment at prestigious universities. A significant fraction, after completing postdoctoral training, are employed in Radiology or Radiation Oncology departments as medical physicists. Others find jobs in corporate research laboratories or industry.
Q: How long does it take to complete your program?
A: Most students obtain the PhD degree in 4-5 years. MS students should complete within 3 years.
Q: What areas of study are addressed in the program?
A: Clinical and Preclinical Imaging, Molecular Imaging, Medical Physics, Radiochemistry
Q: How competitive is acceptance into the program?
A: The program normally offers 1-3 positions per year, depending on available funding.
Q: Are my chances for acceptance into the program increased if I have my own funding and do not require a stipend from the program?
A: The program guidelines require that a stipend be offered to all PhD degree-seeking accepted applicants. The source of the stipend can be arranged if your employer supports your returning to full-time student status and will provide the program a letter stating they will provide your salary to agree with the program stipend requirement.
Q: What if I am not a Texas resident?
A: Out-of-State tuition is charged if you have not shown your permanent residence in Texas for the previous 12 months prior to acceptance into the program, or if you have been attending a Texas university as an out-of-state student prior to acceptance into the program. However, if you will be appointed in a student position for at least 4 ½ consecutive months in the semester you are enrolled, in-state-tuition rates may apply.
Q: Do you have a Radiology Tech program?
A: No; however, there are many local schools offering this training program.
Q: Do you have an undergraduate program in radiological sciences?
A: No, but a web search yields sites of many such programs, i.e., http://www.jobprofiles.org/programs/health-medical/radiologic-science/bs-in-radiological.htm .
Q: What is the deadline for application to the Radiological Sciences Graduate Program?
A: May 15th is the deadline for applications each year. However, applications review begins in January, so it is important to submit the online application and supporting materials as close to the first of the calendar year as possible.
Q: What are the requirements to apply?
A: Applicants must have a 4-year degree (preferably in the basic sciences), a minimum GPA of 3.0, and must submit original GRE (and TOEFL scores, if international applicant), 3 letters of reference, original transcripts from every university ever attended, and the online application.
Q: If a transcript shows the grades from a previous university, do I still have to supply the transcript of both universities?
A: Yes. This is a requirement of the Admissions Office.
Q: What is the minimum score requirement on the GRE?
A: Most applicants’ scores on the GRE are in the range of 1150-1450; while we do not set a minimum score requirement, the score is a significant factor in selection.
Q: Could you send me an application packet?
A: The Admissions Office no longer accepts paper applications, and practically all questions can be answered by visiting the graduate school’s website located at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/graduateschool/index.html .
Q: What courses should I take to better prepare, since my undergraduate background is in another field?
A: We require an undergraduate background in a relevant area of basic science; i.e., biology, chemistry, physics.
Q: Can you enroll on a part-time basis?
A: No, our program is structured to accommodate only the full-time student.
Q: Is there a stipend from the program?
A: If you are accepted by the program, a minimum stipend of $15,000.00 will be offered and the student is expected to work in the lab for 20 hours per week. Tuition costs are not covered by the program but are the responsibility of the student.
Q: Is costs for tuition covered in the stipend?
A: Tuition costs are the responsibility of the student and are not covered by the program.
Q: Do you accept candidates for MS in medical physics?
A: Yes, but such candidates are less likely to be accepted and funded by the program than those seeking a Ph.D.
Q: Is your medical physics program accredited?
A: No. We focus on research and require students to first complete a dissertation (Thesis for MS). Typically, students will be further trained for positions as Medical Physicists either in Diagnostic or Therapeutic Medical Physics in an accredited Clinical/Hospital department but the graduate program does not offer such an opportunity.
Q: What kind of research do your students do?
A: Imaging; particularly molecular imaging. Other possibilities exist however.
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