Prerequisites
To begin your education in the entry-level programs in radiography, radiation
therapy, or nuclear medicine technology, you must first complete the courses listed below prior to enrolling
in the program.
These prerequisite courses also apply to those RTs interested in the second
modality and completion programs but who do not hold at least an Associate's degree.
| Semester Credits |
VCU Equivalent |
| 6 of Composition and Rhetoric |
UNIV 111-112* |
| 3 of College Algebra |
MATH 141 |
| 8 of Human Anatomy & Physiology |
BIOL 205, PHIS 206 |
| 4 of Physics |
PHYS 101 & PHYZ 101*** |
| 3 of General Psychology |
PSYC 101* |
| 3 of Humanities Elective |
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| * Students outside of VCU must complete 2
semesters (6 credits) of freshman composition. |
| *** Outside of VCU, complete Physics sequences
(f multi-semester) must be completed. |
For current VCU students, an excellent source of advice is the pre-health
science advisors of Academic Advising. They may be contacted at (804)828-1673.
Please Note: students completing course work at institutions other than VCU
(e.g., community colleges or universities) should consult with their institution's academic counselor and use
the VCU Transfer Guide to make decisions regarding course enrollment.
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