The Carver College of Medicine’s Radiation Sciences RT to BS online program is for registered radiologic technologists, radiation therapists, and nuclear medicine technologists who wish to earn a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in radiation sciences by distance education.
The program requires a minimum of 120 s.h. Students must successfully pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (R), radiation therapy (T), nuclear medicine (N), or NMTCB nuclear medicine board certification exam. 60 semester hours are awarded for radiography; 45 semester hours are awarded for radiation therapy or nuclear medicine. Students are also awarded credit for equivalent course work that is prerequisite to entering the major. Upon admission to the major, students complete an online modality, advanced courses, and electives for graduation.
Students choose coursework in: computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), cardiovascular interventional (CVI), and/or breast imaging (BI). The modalities do not require an internship. There are on-campus practicums available, which are optional.
Iowa's RT to BS online Radiation Sciences Program has an excellent reputation and grants 60 s.h. of credit for the ARRT(R) registry certification and 45 s.h. of credit for radiation therapy (T) or nuclear medicine (N).
The program is sponsored by the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Faculty are affiliated with the Department of Radiology and University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC), one of the nation’s largest public university teaching hospitals. These connections and the program’s location on the University of Iowa health sciences campus provide a wealth of world-class resources and learning opportunities for students.
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First-Year
First-year students are not eligible to enter this program. ARRT certification and completion of prerequisites are required.
Transfer
ARRT certification and completion of prerequisites are required to enter this online program.
International
ARRT certification and completion of prerequisites are required to enter this online program.
The career outlook for radiation sciences graduates is excellent and most students are employed soon after graduation. Graduates generally find jobs in hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, and physicians’ offices. A BS degree is required for most radiology management, sales, applications, and education jobs.
The University of Iowa provides a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students through the Iowa Scholarship Portal. Scholarships are available to first-year, transfer, and currently enrolled students. For additional details on scholarships for your program of study, check directly with the department or college.
The Office of Admissions and the Office of Student Financial Aid have great resources for students seeking scholarships.
The components to the RT to BS Online Radiation Sciences program are: prerequisite course work, including the ARRT(R), (T), or (N)certification, or NMTCB; online course work in breast imaging (BI), cardiovascular interventional (CVI), computed tomography (CT) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Prerequisite course work includes completing GE CLAS Core requirements, including the required courses for radiation sciences, as outlined in Radiation Sciences RT-BS in the UI General Catalog. Prerequisite course work and the radiologic technology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine program may be completed at another academic institution. See Transfer Admissions Requirements.
Students must complete the final consecutive 30 semester hours through the UI Carver College of Medicine in order the satisfy the residency requirement.