Prerequisites: Radiation Therapy
SUNY Upstate is an upper-division transfer college specializing in health care careers. Students applying to our bachelor’s programs take the prerequisite courses (minimum 53 semester hours) at another college. Then, they complete their junior and senior years of the bachelor's degree at Upstate for their program of study. BPS students enter with an associate or bachelor's degree from another college.
Pre-admissions Requirements
Before applying, applicants are encouraged to review the prerequisite courses for their intended program of study. Pre-admissions requirements for the Radiation Therapy, BS/BPS program include:
- Prerequisite courses
- Minimum grade for transfer is a "C"
- BPS students must have:
- A bachelor or associate’s degree
- ARRT certification in radiography (X-ray)
Shadowing a Radiation Therapist
Shadowing a Radiation Therapist provides you with an excellent opportunity to learn from a practitioner about the field. Contact your local hospital or cancer center to set up a shadowing experience.
Prerequisite Courses
Applicants may apply without having all the prerequisites completed, but all the prerequisites must be completed by the time the program begins. Some courses may be met with CLEP or Excelsior Exam credit.
Prerequisite courses for the Radiation Therapy, BS/BPS program includes:
Prerequisites - Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy
Requires a minimum of 53 semester hours including:
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology I with lab* | 3-4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II with lab* | 3-4 |
| General Physics with Lab** | 4 |
| General Chemistry I | 3-4 |
| College Algebra or Pre-calculus or Calculus *** | 3 |
| English Composition | 3 |
| English Elective | 3 |
| Psychology | 3 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Social Science elective | 3 |
| Liberal Arts and Science Electives | 19-22 |
| Total Prerequisites | 53 |
* Or one semester of Anatomy with lab and one semester of Physiology with lab
** Physics can be algebra or calculus based
*** Pre-calculus and General Physics II are highly recommended
Minimum grade for transfer is a "C."
Prerequisites - Bachelor of Professional Studies in Radiation Therapy
Requires: Associate's or bachelor's degree, registered medical radiographer (X-ray) and a minimum of 53 semester hours including:
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology I with lab* | 3-4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II with lab* | 3-4 |
| English Composition | 3 |
| College Algebra or Pre-calculus or Calculus I** | 3 |
| Psychology | 3 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Electives | 3 |
| Total Prerequisites | 53 |
* Or one semester of Anatomy with lab and one semester of Physiology with lab
** Pre-calculus is highly recommended
Minimum grade for transfer is a "C."
Course Equivalency Guide
A course equivalency guide for the College of Health Professions prerequisites is available online. Please note that applicants are not required to attend any of the colleges listed on the guide.
Liberal Arts and Professional Electives
Learn more about available Liberal Arts electives and Professional Electives for applicants to the College of Health Professions bachelor's programs.
Have Questions
Need more specifics about the program? Questions about admissions requirements? Contact the College of Health Professions Admissions Counselor:
Wendy Meyer
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions Advisor
Virtual Information Sessions
The Office of Admissions is conducting virtual information sessions for those who are interested in College of Health Professions programs.