Prerequisites

To begin your education in the entry-level programs in radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine technology, or diagnostic medical sonography, you must first complete the courses listed. Prerequisites must be completed prior to entry into the program.

Semester Credits	VCU Equivalent
6 of Composition & Rhetoric	UNIV 111-112*
3 of College Algebra	MATH 141
8 of Human Anatomy & Physiology	BIOL 205, PHIS 206, PHIZ 206
4 of Physics	PHYS 101 & PHYZ 101
3 of General Psychology	PSYC 101
3 of Humanities Elective

^{*Students outside of VCU must complete 2 semesters (6 credits) of freshman composition.}

Applicants for the second modality or degree completion programs will find the prerequisite requirements on the specific concentration/modality curriculum to which they are applying (radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine or diagnostic medical sonography).

For current VCU students, an excellent source of advice is the pre-health science advisors through VCU University College Academic Advising. They may be contacted at (804) 827-UNIV (8648).