Application and Forms for Radiologic Sciences

The School of Health Professions at MD Anderson offers a Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences. Students enter the program in January of each year. Admission is on a competitive basis with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee acceptance.

The Office of the Registrar at UTHealth Houston serves as the Registrar for the School of Health Professions.

1. Priority Deadlines

Applicants are highly encouraged to submit the application and all supporting documents by the priority application deadline. Applications and documents received after the priority dates will be considered for admission only if space is available. To ensure all documents are matched properly, make sure to submit your admissions application before submitting your supporting documents.

Spring 2026 Admission Process

Accepting applications May 1-Sept. 30, 2025
Applicant interviews Oct. 2025
Admission decisions finalized Nov. 2025
Onboarding Nov./Dec. 2025
First day of class Jan. 5, 2026
First class meeting Sat., Jan. 10, 2026

2. Review Prerequisite Requirements

Applicants must:

Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Have taken an undergraduate course in mathematics statistics or basic research with a grade of "C" or better.

Additionally, applicants to the Administrative or Educational Leadership emphasis must hold credentials from one of the following agencies:

American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB)
Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

3. Complete Online Application

Apply online by logging into myUTH and selecting "Graduate MDA" as your school of choice. Pay a non-refundable $65 application fee upon submission of your application..

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4. Submit Statement of Purpose

Complete a 500-word statement of purpose outlining your goals for pursuing a graduate degree in Radiologic Sciences. This writing component is detailed on the online application, and should include:

The reason for applying to the Administrative, Educational or Medical Imaging Informatics emphasis
A description of how this degree program will contribute to advancing your career goals
An explanation of what you have accomplished that demonstrates your initiative and willingness to learn
A description of how you will contribute to the program through your research experience
A description of your experiences working in teams
Other relevant attributes or background you believe will assist the admission committee in evaluating your application

5. Submit Three Recommendations

Submit recommendation forms from three professional references. SHP does not accept letters of recommendation.

Choose three professional references who can evaluate your academic abilities and suitability for a healthcare program. Appropriate references include a college professor, supervisor, counselor, academic advisor, volunteer coordinator, or similar.

After submitting your admissions application, log into your application portal via applyUTH. Navigate to eForms, then click on the Recommendation Form button. You’ll need to complete this Recommendation Form three times, once for each reference, by entering their name and email address.

Each reference will receive an email with instructions to submit an electronic recommendation form on your behalf. They will have 14 days to complete it. You’ll be notified by email once each form is submitted.

If a reference does not complete the form within 14 days, you will have the option to select a new reference.

6. Submit Official College Transcript(s) from Each School Attended

The transcript(s) should show a record of all academic work completed and be sent directly from the corresponding college to the Office of the Registrar. To ensure prompt processing, request that your school sends transcripts using “SPEEDE”. If your school cannot send “SPEEDE” transcripts, colleges may send transcripts in the mail or electronically.

If an email address is required for the submission of the official transcript, please utilize student-admissions@uth.tmc.edu.

Submitted transcripts are considered "official" if the print date is within the previous six months. Visit the Office of the Registrar Academic Transcripts page for more information.

7. Submit Foreign College Transcripts

All applicants with foreign college transcripts/mark sheets must have a course by course, and grade by grade evaluation by an approved evaluation agency (PDF).

8. Submit a Resume

The resume should include education, work history, and research experience.

9. Submit all Required Documents

Office of the Registrar
UTHealth Houston
P.O. Box 20036
Houston, TX 77225-0036

10. Admissions Interview

The Admissions Review Committee will review all applicants that submit a complete application, including required documents, by the priority deadline. Upon review, competitive applicants will be invited for an admissions interview. Applications and documents received after the priority dates will be considered by the Admissions Review Committee only if space is available.

11. Submit Additional Paperwork

All students who are accepted to the School of Health Professions will be required to have current health immunizations, satisfactorily complete drug screening and a criminal background check. Detailed instructions and specific deadline dates will be provided at the time a student is accepted for admissions.