Radiologic Technology A.A.S.
Program Entrance Requirements and Application Instructions
Admission to the Radiologic Technology program is competitive. There are program entrance requirements that must be completed by the application deadline. Approximately 18-20 students will be accepted to the Radiologic Technology program each fall, based on clinical site availability.
The Fall 2024 application due date is January 12, 2024.
Program Entrance Requirements
- Proof of graduation from high school or a high school equivalency diploma (formerly known as a GED).
- Completion of Intermediate Algebra, Biology, Chemistry or Physics per description below by the application deadline. Students may fulfill these requirements by completing high school courses, college courses* or a combination of both. The most recent grade will used to fulfill the program entrance requirements.*Please note: A course syllabus/transcript, description, and grading scale must be provided for agencies other than accredited college.
The most recent class grade will be used to fulfill the program entrance requirements. Applicants who have attended more than one college, are required to submit ALL college transcripts to determine a cumulative GPA. A cumulative GPA will be determined by the Registrar.
High School Students-If you have taken or are taking college/university in the high school courses, you will need to submit those college transcripts.
Mandatory Professional Licensure Disclosure
FM requires applicants to read and understand this information.
Click here to read the Mandatory Professional Licensure Disclosure.
You will be required to answer the question regarding this disclosure on the Radiologic Technology Application for Admission.
Entrance Requirements
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High School Classes |
College Classes |
| Intermediate Algebra Minimum Grade:“B-“ (80%) |
Algebra I & II OR Math A & B |
MAT 120 Intermediate Algebra Please note: Statistics does not fulfill this program entrance requirement. |
| Biology with a lab Minimum Grade: “B-“ 80% |
Biology with a lab | SCI 135 Introduction to Biology Molecules/Cells OR SCI 136 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology OR SCI 137 Human Biology Please note: Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology classes will not fulfill this program entrance requirement. |
| Chemistry OR Physics with a lab Minimum Grade: “B-“ 80% |
Chemistry or Physics With a lab |
SCI 170 Introduction to Chemistry OR SCI 161 Introduction to Physics I |
Application Instructions – Please review carefully
CURRENT FMCC STUDENTS use this Radiologic Technology form. You do not need to complete an application for admission. Please note: If you have not done so already, ALL college transcripts must be on file in the Registrar’s Office.
NEW STUDENTS
Step 1. Complete the Fall Online Application for Admission. Please note: If you have not done so already, ALL college transcripts must be sent to FMCC. High School Students-If you have taken or are taking college/university in the high school courses, you will need to submit those college transcripts.
Step 2. Complete the Radiologic Technology Application.
Students who do not have all the prerequisites completed will be accepted to the Health Studies/Pre Radiologic Technology program to begin working on these requirements.
Step 3. Approximately, the top 40 students will be contacted to attend a Communication and Experience Assessment session with Radiologic Technology faculty. Applicants will be contacted directly by the Radiologic Technology staff with the date and time.
| Selection Criteria | |
| Math | 25% |
| Biology | 25% |
| Chemistry/Physics | 25% |
| GPA | 5% |
| Communication and Experience Assessment | 20% |
| In the event, two Radiologic Technology applicants have the same prerequisite grades, Anatomy & Physiology grades will be used to break the tie | |
| Tie Breaker: | |
| BIO 181 Anatomy &Physiology I | |
| BIO 182 Anatomy & Physiology II |
Students accepted to the Radiologic Technology Program must submit proof of American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, proof of COVID-19 immunization and Health form prior to the start of the Radiology Program.
GRANTING OF PRIOR FM CREDIT OR TRANSFER CREDIT
- Transfer students from other collegiate radiology programs are evaluated on an individual basis.
- Prior FM credit or transfer credit will not be granted for college level Anatomy and Physiology I and II, if the course is more than seven years old. (must also earn a “C” or above)
- Final decisions as to prior FM or transfer credits will be made by the Dean of Academic Affairs in consultation with the Radiologic Technology Selection Committee.
Note: To qualify for the next sequential radiology course, the student must earn a grade of “C” or higher in radiology courses, pass the clinical portion, and earn a grade of “C” or higher in Anatomy & Physiology I & II (BIO 181 and BIO 182).
