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2024-2025

Clinical Radiation Sciences, Bachelor of Science

VCU

Community college:
Associate of Science (apply after year one) (Richard Bland College of William and Mary)
Richard Bland College
Richard Bland College
Associate degree

Associate of Science

Complete admission prerequisites listed below and apply in first year at Richard Bland College.

Program description

The Department of Radiation Sciences offers a B.S. in Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentrations in diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and radiography.As Virginia's only B.S. program with concentrations specific to radiography, radiation therapy and diagnostic medical sonography plus the only nuclear medicine program in central Virginia, you have the opportunity to prepare for the technical and professional demands of the 21st century. Curricula for each concentration include both theoretical and practical course work and substantial clinical experience in a variety of high quality health care settings. Students gain clinical experience in a wide variety of clinical sites including academic medical centers, Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals, outpatient centers, and community hospitals and facilities.


Our entry level programs are fully accredited by JRCERT for Radiation Therapy and Radiography; JRCNMT for Nuclear Medicine; and JRCDMS for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Graduates from our programs are eligible for national certification exams in their discipline. Our facility provides multimedia classrooms, a fully energized radiographic and fluoroscopic lab with both digital imaging and computed radiography,  multiple radiation therapy treatment planning systems, an immersive radiation therapy simulation system,  dual head nuclear medicine gamma camera, a working radiopharmaceutical ‘hotlab’, and sonography units. Equally impressive are the department faculty who are leaders in their professions and  who have expertise and experience in a wide range of specialties within the radiologic sciences.

The department offers second modality B.S. degree concentrations for American Registry of Radiologic Technologists-certified radiographers who desire to continue their professional education and concentrate in radiation therapy, nuclear medicine technology, or diagnostic medical sonography.


The department offers degree completion B.S. degree concentrations, with full- or part-time opportunities, for technologists or therapists certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board and/or American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Career opportunities

Radiologic technologists (radiographers) use radiography (x-ray), ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). to help diagnose diseases or injuries. They work under the direction of a physician.

Radiographers work in hospitals, clinics, imaging centers or physicians’ offices. Some operate mobile X-ray equipment at the patient’s bedside, in the emergency room or in surgery. Others work in medical laboratories or for private industry.

Radiation therapists deliver radiation therapy treatments, with a high degree of technical expertise, to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Other responsibilities / duties include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; performing CT simulation; constructing immobilization and treatment devices; educating patient / family; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; participating in quality and safety activities; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in tumor localization and treatment planning. 


Nuclear medicine technology evaluates the body’s physiological processes via the administration of radioactive compounds known as radiopharmaceuticals. After the radioisotope is administered, the technologist will image the biodistribution of the radiotracer with a gamma camera to determine the presence of disease. Sophisticated computer software applications can further investigate and quantify radiopharmaceutical uptake to determine the presence of disease.


Sonographers are skilled technologists that use medical equipment and ultrasound technology to view internal structures of the body like organs, tissues, blood vessels and musculature. Unlike other department programs, sonography is a career field that does not use radiation. The skilled technologists must use professional judgment and problem solving skills.

Bachelor-level job titles
  • Angiorapher
  • CT Technologist
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
  • MRI Technologist
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist
  • Radiation Therapist
  • Radiographer
  • Radiologic Technologist
  • Special Procedures Technologist
  • Vascular Technologist
Graduate and professional level job titles
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Educator/Instructor
  • Researcher
Contact information

 

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Email: transferinfo@vcu.edu

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Office of Admissions

Telephone: (804) 828-1222 or (800) 841-3638

Email: ugrad@vcu.edu
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Guaranteed transfer admission requirements
  • No guaranteed admission.
  • Apply for admission in first year at RBC. 
  • Review admission requirements here.
Highest level of math required
  • MATH 141
  • STAT 210
Science required
  • 5+ additional science courses
Foreign language requirements
  • No
Additional tuition/fees
  • Yes
GPA requirements (to progress/graduate in the major)
  • 2.5+ cumulative GPA for admission, 2.0+ cumulative GPA to remain in the program

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Clinical Radiation Sciences, Bachelor of Science

Richard Bland College of William and Mary (Associate of Science (apply after year one))

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PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER COLLEGE
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Clinical Radiation Sciences, Bachelor of Science

Richard Bland College of William and Mary (Associate of Science (apply after year one))

Richard Bland College of William and Mary courses
Course Title Equivalent course Credits Requirements
By following the following course recommendations, students will be able to complete the admission prerequisites for the Clinical Radiation Science program in one year. Students should apply for admission in their first year at Richard Bland College.
ENGL 101 Rhetoric and Research I Note: students with credit for AP English Language and Composition will only receive credit for UNIV 111 at VCU and should take ENGL 102 to fulfill the VCU composition requirement. UNIV 111-112 3 General education (admission prerequisite)
ENGL 102 Rhetoric and Research II UNIV 200 3 General education (admission prerequisite)
MATH 121 Pre-Calculus I MATH 141 3 General education (admission prerequisite)
MATH 217 Introductory Statistics STAT 210 3 Major (Ancillary)
BIOL 205 + BIOL 206 Human Anatomy and Physiology (both courses must be taken to be equivalent to VCU’s courses) BIOL 205 + PHIS/Z 206 8 Major (admission prerequisite)
PHYS 101 College Physics I PHYS 201 4 Major (admission prerequisite)
PSY 210 Survey of Psychology (or PSY 201-202) PSYC 101 3 Major (admission prerequisite)
Humanities Select any approved humanities course (history, philosophy, literature, religion) VCU equivalent 3 General education (admission prerequisite)
RBC credits transferred to VCU 30
VCU courses
Course Title Credits Requirements
The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Radiation Sciences with the following areas of concentration: diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy and radiography. Upon meeting prerequisites and gaining admission to the program, students complete a three-year, full-time program. Graduates of the program are eligible for national certification examinations in their respective area of concentration.
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Radiation Sciences with a concentration in radiography
Complete general education requirements 9 to 12 General education
CLRS 206 Cross-sectional Anatomy 2 Major
CLRS 398 Introduction to Research 1 Major
CLRS 498 Senior Project 2 Major
ALHP 430 Overview of Research in the Health Professions 3 Major
CLRS 201 + CLRZ 201 Radiographic Imaging and Exposure I and Laboratory 4 Major
CLRS 203 Pathophysiology I 3 Major
CLRS 204 Pathophysiology I and II 3 Major
CLRS 205 Exploring Radiologic Sciences 1 Major
CLRS 208 Foundations of Patient Care 4 Major
CLRS 211 Radiographic Procedures I 4 Major
CLRS 212 Radiographic Procedures II 2 Major
CLRS 232 Radiation Safety 2 Major
CLRS 294 Introduction to Clinical Education I 0.5 Major
CLRS 295 Introduction to Clinical Education II 1 Major
CLRS 312 Radiographic Procedures III 2 Major
CLRS 320 Radiographic Imaging and Exposure II 3 Major
CLRS 331 Radiographic Imaging Equipment 3 Major
CLRS 332 Radiographic Pathology 3 Major
CLRS 341 Radiation Physics 2 Major
CLRS 393 Clinical Education I 2.5 Major
CLRS 394 Clinical Education II 2 Major
CLRS 395 Clinical Education III 3 Major
CLRS 408 Introduction to Computed Tomography (CT) 2 Major
CLRS 430 Radiobiology 2 Major
CLRS 488 Senior Seminar 3 Major
CLRS 493 Clinical Education IV 3 Major
CLRS 494 Clinical Education V 3 Major
HCMG 300 Health Care Organization and Services 3 Major (Ancillary)
HPEX 250 Medical Terminology 1 Major (Ancillary)
Upper-level electives (300 level or higher) 6 Elective
REAL The REAL requirement may be satisfied by successfully completing a 300-level (or higher) course that has received a REAL attribute of Level 2, 3 or 4 or through an approved “REAL” co-curricular experience that has received a REAL attribute of Level 3 or 4. See VCU advisor for options. 0 Major
Credits completed at VCU 90
Minimum credits required for bachelor's degree 120