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Admission Requirements
Students may pursue either a Bachelor of Science degree or a post-baccalaureate certificate. Factors considered in the selection of applicants include cumulative grade-point average, science and mathematics grade-point averages, communication skills, personal qualities such as maturity and career goals, letters of recommendation, and personal interview.
The admissions committee for the Radiation Therapy Program determines the admissibility of an applicant to the program in accordance with the quality of his or her credentials. The application process consists of submitting all application materials and attending an interview with the admissions committee. Post Baccalaureate certificate candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and all prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy degree program must satisfy the following requirements.
- Minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit, not including physical education or military science courses;
- Minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;
- All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better;
- Radiation Therapy pre-requisite courses as specified below.
- All applicants are required to be core complete or TSI exempt prior to the first day of class.
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Component Areas
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Texas Common Course Numbers
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Credit Hours
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Communication*
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English Composition
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ENGL 1301, 1302, 2311, 2321, 2326
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6
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Speech
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SPCH 1311
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3
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Mathematics*
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Pre-calculus
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MATH 2412 or higher
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3
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Natural Sciences*
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Chemistry
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CHEM 1405
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4
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Physics
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PHYS 1401, 1402
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8
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Anatomy and Physiology
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BIOL 2401, 2402
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8
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Humanities & Visual/Performing Arts
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Visual and Performing Arts
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Courses with prefixes: ARTS, DANC, MUAP, MUEN, MUSI, DRAM or equivalent
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3
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Other Humanities
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Courses including literature, philosophy, religion, modern or classical languages/literature, and cultural studies
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3
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Political Science
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GOVT 2301, 2302, 2305, 2306
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6
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Social/Behavioral Science
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PSYCH 2301, SOCI 1301
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6
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History
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HIST 1301, 1302, 3201
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6
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Computer Science*
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Computer Science
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COSC 1300, 1401
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3
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Mathematics or Natural Science Elective
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MATH, CHEM, BIOL, PHYS
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3
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Total Credit Hours
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62
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* These courses are also required for the post-baccalaureate certificate.
Texas Common Course numbers are provided for guidance. Information is available on-line at tccns.org. Click on “The Academic Course Guide Manual.” Applicants should contact academic advisors at their college or university to determine course equivalence prevailing on their home campus. Applicants are encouraged to contact the UT Southwestern Admissions Office or the academic program about other courses that may satisfy core curriculum requirements.
Essential Functions (pending approval)
Each student in the Radiation Therapy Program must be able to:
- Participate in supervised clinical activities involving walking and standing for eight-hour days.
- Demonstrate sufficient visual acuity to monitor patients, input data, read computer monitors and distinguish markings in dim lighting.
- Demonstrate sufficient strength to lift, carry and move items weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Distinguish and interpret audio signals from equipment.
- Communicate with patients in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrate sufficient upper and lower body strength to move, lift and transport patients.
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