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Before applying to Jefferson, please review the prerequisites required for admission. Our admissions team is available to assist with questions and to provide guidance on your next steps.

• Degree Prerequisite: Applicants applying to our 1-Year program are required to submit proof of completion of a Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences program from an accredited institution prior to the start of the program or have a conferred Bachelor’s degree in another field from a regionally accredited institution before enrolling at Jefferson.
• GPA Requirement: A minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA is recommended.
• Prerequisite Coursework: Applicants are required to complete the following prerequisite coursework prior to entry into the program at a regionally accredited institution. Competitive applicants have completed at least 25 credits, including three science courses at the point of application.

  Course Title	Semester Credits
  Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab *	4
  Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab *	4
  Physics I w/Lab **	4
  Physics II w/Lab **	4
  College Chemistry I w/ Lab	4
  Pre-Calculus or equivalent level Math ***	3
  Statistics	3
  Medical Terminology †	3
  English Composition	3
  English Elective	3
  Electives ††	15

  * 8 credits of Anatomy & Physiology I and II or 4 credits of Human Anatomy and 4 credits of Human Physiology. Labs must be included.
  ** Algebra or Calculus-based
  *** Calculus or higher level Math also accepted
  † Students certified in or graduated from an accredited program in the medical imaging and radiation sciences do not need Medical Terminology. These students must have three additional elective credits in place of medical terminology.
  † † Acceptable elective courses are theory-based, not performance-based, coursework. For example: we will accept Introduction to Music but not Piano, and we will accept Introduction to Art but not painting. We will not accept coursework that is remedial or review in nature, Physical Education or Technical courses. Coursework may include Arts, Humanities, Social Science, Foreign Languages, Science, Business, Math and History.
  
  Prerequisite courses must be completed:
  • Within 10 years of enrollment at Jefferson for science courses only. 
  • With a grade of a "C" or better. 

At Jefferson, we set a high priority on the exchange of ideas, research and education with members of the international community.

I-20 Forms for F-1 student status and DS-2019 for J-1 student status are only available for full-time and on-campus programs. Individuals of other immigration statuses must ensure that their current status permits study in their intended program by its start date and for its entirety.

Transcripts: Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization.

English Language Exam Requirement: International applicants for this program may be required to submit results from an English Language Proficiency Exam. Applicants may qualify for an English Language Exam Waiver by meeting the criteria below:

• Students from countries where English is the official language.
• Students who studied in the United States for 3 or more years and received a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in the U.S.

• TOEFL: 80 IBT (no sub-score below 20); exam must be taken within the last two years
• TOEFL Essentials: 8.5 (no sub-score below 8); exam must be taken within the last two years
• IELTS: 6.5 (no sub-score below 6); exam must be taken within the last two years
• Duolingo Exam: 115
• Pearson PTE Academic Exam: 53
• SAT: 500 Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)
• ACT: 19 English minimum

Technical standards are the fundamental abilities that are required to complete their degree. These standards are determined by the competency, proficiency and/or skill standards set forth by accrediting and professional organizations appropriate to each program and apply to classroom, laboratory and clinical/fieldwork environments. Students are allowed reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands

Clinical and laboratory assignments for the Radiography program require certain physical demands that are the minimum technical standards for admission. Listed below are the technical standards that all students must meet in order to enter and complete the Radiography program.

The student must be able to routinely:

• Bend, stoop, reach, and stretch the arms and body, often utilizing awkward and non-ergonomically correct positions.
• Possess the manual dexterity and ability to bend/stretch.
• Lift, move, reach, or push equipment.
• Lift, transfer, assist, and/or move patients to/from wheelchair/stretcher to/from x-ray tables.
• Have physical stamina and stand for long periods of time
• Manipulate heavy radiography equipment, such as for portable examinations, move patient beds, and must be able to assist patients that are unable to assist themselves.
• Possess physical and mental abilities to handle moderate and frequent exposure to infectious agents (blood, urine) and moderate and limited exposure to ionizing radiation.
• Carry 12-30 pounds (lead apron) while working.
• Have sufficient visual acuity to distinguish colors and shades of gray, view grayscale on a computer monitor, and read written reports, chart orders, etc.
• Read and extract information from the medical chart or patient prescriptions.
• Have sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the healthcare team.
• Explain the clinical study, including patient instruction, verbally and /or in writing.
• Perform proper steps in a procedure in an organized manner and in a specific sequence.
• Communicate effectively with patients and other health care providers. This includes verbal, reading and writing skills.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Interact compassionately with the sick or injured.