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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology

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Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting college admission requirements above, the following Radiologic Technology Program admission requirements must be met:

  • Applicants must be high school graduates with a GPA of at least 2.7 or GED recipients with a score of 570 (score of 57 prior to 2002).
  • Applicants must have completed and passed these high school courses or their college equivalents with a grade of “C” or better within the past seven years:
  • Algebra – one year
  • Biology – one year
  • Chemistry with a lab – one year

Program Selection Criteria

The Radiologic Technology Program admits students through a selective, point-based admission process. To be considered for acceptance, applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 and earn at least 8 points in the evaluation process. Admission is competitive, and applicants with the highest point totals will be offered seats in the program. Notification of acceptance or alternate status will be sent via the applicant’s Mercy College email account. Please note that meeting the minimum GPA and point requirements does not guarantee admission into the program.

Applicants may earn points based on the following:

  • Grade Point Average (GPA) (Maximum: 13 points)
  • Prerequisite Program Points (Maximum: 12 points)

Grade Point Average (GPA):

  • Applicant’s GPA will be calculated using grades from all completed General Education courses.
  • An applicant’s most recent GPA will be used if currently enrolled in General Education courses.
  • If an applicant does not meet the requirement to be evaluated as a college applicant, (refer to the College Catalog) their high school GPA will be used.

Grade Point Average

Points

3.60 – 4.00

13

3.40 – 3.59

12

3.11 – 3.39

10

2.70 – 3.10

8

Prerequisite Program Points:

  • A maximum of 12 points may be earned in this section for applicants completing General Education courses with a grade of A, B, or C.
A grade B grade C grade

Anatomy & Physiology I

3 Points

2 Points

1 Point

Anatomy & Physiology II

3 Points

2 Points

1 Point

English Composition 1

3 Points

2 Points

1 Point

Math (MTH 104 or MTH 140)

3 Points

2 Points

1 Point

**Current Mercy College of Ohio Students will earn 1 additional point, overall.

If there is a tie between candidates, the following criteria will be used to determine admission priority:

  1. Highest GPA
  2. Highest total Prerequisite Points
  3. Highest number of GE courses completed
  4. Highest points for grade in Anatomy & Physiology II
  5. Date of Candidacy Form Submission

Deadline date for program admission:

January 31st

Second review for remaining seats:

May 15th

Alternate seats

May 15th- August 1st

  • The Admissions process will continue beyond the deadline date listed if seats are still available.
  • The highest grade achieved for courses taken more than once will be used.

General College Admission Requirements

The following are Mercy College of Ohio admissions requirements. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to a program. Admission requirements are subject to change. Students should contact the Office of Admissions or consult mercycollege.edu for the most up-to-date information.

One of the following are required for admission to Mercy College of Ohio:

  • An earned diploma from an accredited high school or a home-schooled program in a college preparatory course of study with a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, OR
  • A general equivalence diploma (GED) recipient with a score of 500 (score of 53 prior to 2002).
  • Additional documentation may be required for College Credit Plus or Non-degree Seeking Students.

Requirements for Clinicals or Professional Practice Experience

Criminal background checks, drug screens, health records, and titers/immunizations are required prior to the start of the clinical program. Program requirements and instructions are maintained on the College website at https://mercycollege.edu/background. The Policy can be found at https://mercycollege.edu/about/compliance-consumer-information.

Degree Requirements

To earn the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology students must complete all college requirements for an Associate of Applied Science Degree including:

General Education Requirements

 

Complete All of the Following Courses:

Course Number Course Name Credit Hours

Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
MTH 104 Mathematical Formulas, Models, and Probability 3
or 0
MTH 140 Introduction to Statistics 3

Course Number Course Name Credit Hours

Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
BIO 220 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO 221 Anatomy and Physiology II 4

BIO 220 and BIO 221: Two semester hours of coursework from BIO 220 and BIO 221 are being used to meet this requirement.

Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 102 English Composition II 3
HIT 105 Medical Terminology 3
RAD 128 Radiologic Science I 2
RAD 215 Radiation Biology and Protection 2
General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences Course (GSBS) 0

Required Radiologic Technology Program Course Requirements

Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
RAD 105 Radiography Fundamentals and Patient Care 3
RAD 110 Radiography Pre-Practicum 1
RAD 111 Radiography Practicum I 1
RAD 116 Introduction to Radiographic Procedures 2
RAD 117 Radiographic Procedures I 2
RAD 121 Radiography Practicum II 2
RAD 125 Radiographic Procedures II 3
RAD 128 Radiologic Science I 2
RAD 131 Radiography Practicum III 3
RAD 148 Radiologic Science II 2
RAD 215 Radiation Biology and Protection 2
RAD 225 Radiographic Procedures III 3
RAD 228 Radiologic Science III 2
RAD 235 Radiographic Procedures IV 2
RAD 241 Radiography Practicum IV 3
RAD 251 Radiography Practicum V 3
RAD 280 Radiography Capstone 3