To be considered for program admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Satisfy the admission criteria for Midwestern State University.

  • Hold credentials in one of the medical imaging modalities or radiation therapy.

  • An accredited bachelor’s degree from a university recognized by Midwestern State University. Applicants who graduated from a university outside the United States may have to provide a degree equivalency evaluation.

  • Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater on all college-level work and be in good academic standing. Students with a cumulative GPA below 3.0 may be required to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and may be admitted under conditional status.

Radiologist Assistant majors have the following additional admission requirements:

  • Certification in radiography, RT(R), by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

  • An Radiologist who is willing to be a preceptor during the program.

  • Must have at least two years of working experience in radiography within the last 10 years.

Admission applicants must:

  • Complete an application to Midwestern State University.
  • Complete an application to the MSRS program.
  • Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended to the Graduate School.

  • Submit a curriculum vitae (CV).

  • Submission of an essay.

  • Applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English when applying to
    Midwestern State University. Written and spoken proficiency in the English
    language may be demonstrated by one of the following options:

    1. Option 1 - English is your first language.
    2. Option 2 - Graduated from a regionally accredited four-year college/university in the United States with a bachelor’s or graduate degree.
    3. Option 3 - Acceptable scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS.
Previous Master’s Degree
Applicants who have earned a master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education may be accepted on the basis of such degree. Determination of conditions, if any, will be made by the Graduate Coordinator.
 
Admission Status Requirements

See the graduate catalog for more information on unconditional and conditional admission decisions.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

The MSRS program, as a part of Midwestern State University, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action entity that complies with all federal and Texas laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs and policies. The MSRS program does not discriminate against any individual because of age, race, creed, color, sex, national origin, or disability.