The bachelor of science in comprehensive medical imaging - radiography prepares students to meet the demand for professional imaging personnel to perform diagnostic radiographic procedures. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination in radiography to become certified radiologic technologists.
Admission Into the Program
Admission to the radiography program is competitive. The program admits up to 26 students per year, which is subject to change based on clinical capacity.
Admission Requirements
- Admission to UNLV. For more information, visit the undergraduate admissions page.
- A minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
- Note: The average GPA of those accepted is generally above a 3.0.
- Completion of prerequisite coursework
- Pre-admission counseling with the radiography program director
- Call 702-895-3296 or email radiography@unlv.edu to schedule an appointment.
- Submission of the online application and all application materials by Feb. 28. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the admissions committee. A complete application package includes:
- Copies of all course grades and unofficial transcripts of all colleges attended
- A current degree worksheet provided by a Health Science Advisor)
- Proof of pre-admission counseling with the radiography program director
- A one-page personal statement
Transfer Coursework
UNLV radiography program courses are only offered at UNLV. This program does not accept transfer credit of previous radiography courses taken at other institutions. Students entering UNLV's radiography program may transfer some general education course work from other institutions. It should be noted that acceptance of courses is subject to change. Thus, prior to enrolling in a course, the student should verify that a course is still transferable with the UNLV Admissions Office. It is recommended that all students meet with their health science advisor.
Application Review Process
Applicant files are reviewed by the program admissions committee during the spring semester for acceptance to the class starting in the fall semester. Admission is based on the accumulation of points. Points are awarded based on the following:
| Point Categories | Percentage of Total Point (84 Points Possible) |
|---|---|
| Cumulative GPA (GPA of all colleges attended, including UNLV) | 14% |
| Select course grades* | 43% |
| Personal statement | 18% |
| Prior experience | 12% |
| Prior application (points are awarded for up to two [2] reapplications) | 7% |
| Committee points (awarded by the admissions committee) | 6% |
**The following courses are awarded points based on the grades received from a standard 4.0 scale: RAD 100, RAD 117, BIO 189, ENG 101&102, KIN 223, KIN 224, CS 115 or IS 101, MATH 126/127 or higher.
Note that professional classes may include additional costs such as a distant education or course fees. Course specific information can be found on MyUNLV. General tuition and costs information can be found on the Tuition and College Costs page.
Clinical Obligations
Clinical education is a vital component in the training of a technologist. Our program affiliates with acute care hospitals and outpatient imaging centers to provide a robust clinical education. UNLV faculty will assign students to clinical sites that provide a wide range of procedures.
Additional Program Information
| Item | Cost | Frequency of Use |
|---|---|---|
| Scrubs (Maroon or Gray) | Various prices based on company | Must wear during labs and at any affiliate site while in the program. |
| X-Ray Markers | Varies based on company | To be used in labs and clinics |
| Medical Insurance | Price varies based on company | Students must have medical insurance while in the program |
| CPR (AHA-BLS for Healthcare Worker) | Various prices per the American Heart Association | Must be current |
| Site Onboard Subscription # | Up to $40 | Every six months |
| Background Check (Complio Background Check) | $38 | Every six months |
| 10 Panel Drug Screening* | $35 | Every six months |
| PPD (Two-Step Tuberculosis)* | $20 per implant | Yearly |
| Hepatitis A Vaccine (Two-Shot Series)* | $54 per shot | Documented once |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine (Three-Shot Series)* | $57 per shot | Documented once |
| Hepatitis A/B (Three-Shot Series)* | $90 per shot | Documented once |
| Flu Vaccine* | Free | Yearly |
| COVID-19 Vaccine* | Free | Two-shot series |
| Physical* | Free | Yearly |
| Tetanus and Pertussis (TDAP)** | $55 | Every 10 years |
| MMR** | $90 | Twice in a lifetime |
| Varicella Vaccine (Two-Shot series)*** | $150 per shot | Once if needed |
| Trajecsys^^^ | $150 | Once |
| Textbooks | Varying pricing (approximately $200) | Dependent on course |
# - Subscriptions are site dependent and may include myClinical Exchange, Complio, Pronto Wellness, or Others
## May be used with other onboarding systems
* - Can be obtained at the UNLV Student Health Center. Call 702-895-3370 to schedule an appointment (no appointments needed for vaccines). Vaccines are offered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. Times and prices are subject to change.
** - Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 441A.755, all students must provide documentation of Td and MMR to enroll in classes.
*** - Varicella Titer is a blood test verifying antibodies to varicella (chicken pox) is present. The varicella vaccine is not required if the titer is positive for the antibodies.
Grading Scale
RAD courses use the following grading scale (except for clinical courses which use S/F):
- A = 93.4-100%
- A- = 90.1-93.3%
- B+ = 86.7-90%
- B = 83.4-86.6%
- B- = 80.1-83.3%
- C+ = 76.7-80%
- C = 73.4-76.6%
- C- = 70.1-73.3%
- D+ = 66.7-70%
- D = 63.4-66.6%
- D- = 60.1-63.3%
- F = 60% and below
Graduation Requirements
The graduation requirements for the Radiography Program are as follows:
- Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in all coursework.
- Carry no more than 8 credits below a ‘C’ that is not an ‘F’ in any required coursework other than RAD/HPS/CMI.
- Obtain a grade of ‘C’ or higher in RAD, HPS, CMI coursework.
- May repeat any RAD, HPS, or CMI course up to two (2) times for grades below a ‘C’.
- An ‘F’ in any RAD coursework results in expulsion.