Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2021-2022 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
• Applicants must be proficient in math and science with college courses in Anatomy & Physiology I & II , with a lab ( online labs not accepted ), an upper-level Math ( both with a transfer grade of “ C ” or higher ), English 101 , Computer Science and Public Speaking / Communication classes , with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher .
• A letter of recommendation concerning the character and promise as a student from the school from which the applicant is enrolled or graduated .
• A shadow experience observation in a radiation therapy department to include a written report on the observation and how the experience impacted the decision to enter the profession . Additionally , the therapist facilitating the shadow experience is required to complete an evaluation form on applicant . Once the requirements for admission are met , the applicant will be scheduled for an interview with radiation therapy program faculty . During this process various policies and procedures will be reviewed .
Radiographers
• Graduate of a JRCERT accredited program in Radiologic Technology .
• Achieved at a minimum an Associate degree from an accredited academic institution .
• Be a registered or registry eligible Radiologic Technologist ( before the end of the Fall Semester of the Junior year ).
• Complete an online application .
• Must submit all transcripts from all educational institutions attended .
• Submit a letter of recommendation concerning the moral character of the perspective student from the school from which the applicant is enrolled or graduated from or other professional source .
• Applicants must be proficient in math and science with college courses in Anatomy & Physiology I & II , with a lab ( online labs not accepted ), an upper-level Math ( both with a transfer grade of “ C ” or higher ), English 101 , Computer Science and Public Speaking / Communication classes , with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• A shadow experience observation in a radiation therapy department to include a written report on the observation and how the experience impacted the decision to enter the profession . Additionally , the therapist facilitating the shadow experience is required to complete an evaluation form on applicant . Once the requirements for admission are met , the applicant will be scheduled for an interview with radiation therapy program faculty . During this process various policies and procedures will be reviewed .
Curriculum Sequence : See Program Handbook and curriculum sheets for Radiation Therapy major courses
Academic Standards / Grade Requirements DIDACTIC COURSES A = 95 and above A- = 92 - 94 B + = 88 - 91 B = 85 - 87 B- = 82 - 84 C + = 79 - 81 C = 75 – 78 ANY GRADE LESS THAN A " C " IS CONSIDERED POOR PERFORMANCE AND A FAILING GRADE FOR CONCENTRATION AND CO REQUISITE COURSES .
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