PhD Radiation and Radiological Sciences at University of Kentucky

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: Admission Requirements A BS or MS in Physics is desirable, but students possessing related physical science backgrounds are eligible and qualified. At a minimum, candidates must show the equivalence of a minor in physics in all undergraduate work, as defined by the American Board of Radiology and CAMPEP. To meet the Minor in Physics requirement, candidates must have completed the following: 1) Calculus through Ordinary Differential Equations; 2) The Calculus based introductory General Physics sequence with labs (2 semesters); and 3) Three upper division Physics electives (junior level or above). Other program requirements are courses in Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Computer Science, and Scientific Statistics. The latter requirements, if missing, may be incorporated into the graduate program at the discretion of the Director of Graduate Studies. An undergraduate GPA of 3.50 is highly desirable and the General GRE exam is required. While there are no absolute minimum scores required, scores on the Verbal section at or above the 60th percentile and a score on the Quantitative section at or above the 70th percentile are desirable. Application Requirements An interview is required of all applicants being considered for admission. In addition, observation or job shadowing experience with a certified clinical Medical Physicist is very important when considering applicants for admission. Three Letters of Recommendation and a personal statement are also required. It is recommended Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.