How Do I Begin?

Step 1:  Review the website at www.llu.edu/nucmed, as well as the documents below:

Step 2: Attend a free online information session.

Step 3: Contact Terri Mosley, program coordinator, to have your unofficial transcripts reviewed.

Step 4:  Plan to complete prerequisites prior to starting the program.  Apply by the deadline.

Step 5:  Schedule eight (8) hours of career observation in a Nuclear Medicine department (LLUMC is the preferred site for observation) after your unofficial transcripts are reviewed, and before your interview is scheduled. LLUMC is the preferred observation site. Applications should be submitted by December 15 to secure an opportunity to observe at the medical center.

When Do I Apply?

  • The application window for BSNM: October 1 to February 15, for a fall start
  • January 15 is the early bird application deadline for the BSNM program.

Is there a waiting list to get into your programs?

Currently, we do not have a waiting list for our programs; however, our programs are competitive. We often receive two to three times the number of applicants over the number of open seats in each program.

How do I apply to one of the programs?

Please only apply for one program at a time. There is a $60.00 online application fee. The application fee can be waived by attending the University’s open house in January.

Do I Have to Complete the Prerequisites Before Applying?

You do not have to complete all of the prerequisites before applying to the program.

What is the process for applying to a program in the Radiation Technology Department?

  • Complete the online application, verifying that all questions are answered, and the application fee (if applicable).
  • Be prepared to include in your application the names and email addresses of the people who you want to recommend you. The recommendation forms will be sent to those people digitally and they will return to LLU digitally as well. 
  • Submit an essay about your reasons for applying to the Radiation Technology program of your choice. The essay is to be included with your online application.
  • Arrange to have original transcripts from your high school and all colleges attended sent directly to: Loma Linda University Admissions Processing, 11139 Anderson St., Loma Linda, CA 92350. Transcripts sent from you personally or hand delivered are not considered "official" transcripts.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Prerequisites must include the following courses from a regionally accredited college or university:

Applicants must complete the following subjects at an accredited college or university prior to entering the program:

HUMANITIES 

Choose a minimum of three areas from: history, literature, philosophy, foreign language, art/music appreciation/history. Eight units of religion are included in the BSNM program.

NATURAL SCIENCES

  • Intro/General to Chemistry with a lab (one class). Chemistry for non-science majors is not accepted.
  • Intro or General Physics with a lab (one course)
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology with labs (complete sequence [2 courses])
  • College Algebra (within the past 5 years, statistics not accepted)
  • Medical Terminology

SOCIAL SCIENCES (12 quarter/8 semester units min.):

  • General Psychology or Developmental Psychology (4 quarter/3 semester units) required
  • Choose remaining units from the following areas: Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, and Geography

COMMUNICATION (9 quarter/6 semester units min.)

  • Freshman Composition, complete sequence (required)
  • Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication

HEALTH AND WELLNESS (3 quarter/2 semester units min.)

  • Health or Nutrition
  • Physical Education activities (Must include at least two separate physical activity courses totaling a minimum of one quarter units or have military discharge papers, DD214).

ELECTIVES (to meet minimum total of 72 quarter units/48 semester-units)

*Please Note: C- grades or below are not transferable for credit. If you repeat a class the latest grade is recognized. Courses must be from an Accredited Institution.

What Do I Need to Start the Program?

Applicants are required to complete a background check and hold a current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification upon admission to the program. Accepted applicants must also complete an ECG/12-lead course and demonstrate competency in venipuncture. To remain in the program, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, successfully pass three program milestones, meet the physical and mental requirements of the profession, and adhere to the program's professional code of conduct. Students assigned to most clinical sites will also be required to undergo a drug screening.

Is financial aid or student loans available?

Financial aid is available to students depending on credit history. Contact the financial aid department for more information and deadlines. Please note: FAFSA applications can begin in October. Students are encouraged to secure educational funding as part of their application process. Start the FASFA process as soon as possible at fafsa.ed.gov.

Can I work full-time or part-time while taking radiology coursework?

Most of our programs are comprehensive and intense professional programs. We do not recommend that you attempt to work full-time during these programs. It is possible to work weekends but on a flexible, part-time basis. Living expenses can be built into financial aid assistance as an option for meeting your living expenses.

What is LLU looking for in a student who applies to one of the Radiation Technology programs?

  • An individual knowledgeable about the field, either from reading or observing, who knows why she/he wants to enter the profession.
  • An enthusiastic, motivated individual who desires to maintain high standards for didactic and clinical performance.
  • Strong references from the applicant's prior work supervisors, instructors, or health care professionals knowledgeable about the applicant.
  • A person whose transcripts reflect academic excellence in science classes, as well as related courses.
  • A person who is motivated to take initiative, be a leader, and maintain high standards.
  • A person who is motivated and challenged by the University's motto: "To Make Man Whole".

What physical and mental abilities must I possess?

Entrance and completion of this program signifies that the candidate is prepared to practice in the profession. The candidate must be prepared to work in the standing position, do frequent walking, lift and transfer patients, communicate effectively, and perform with both hands. For more information on this, please consult the Program Handbook.

What must I do if I have studied outside of the United States?

Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by an approved evaluation center from the list below.  Please contact our student services for more information. 

Do you offer weekend or night classes?

No, we do not. Our programs are a full-time, day program. Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. You will also be assigned homework to complete. Some programs require some afternoon clinical shifts, but that varies from program to program. In addition, we have four online programs.

Am I required to provide transportation to school and to clinical sites?

Yes. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from school and clinical sites.

Do you have to be a Seventh-day Adventist to be accepted?

No. All applicants are considered for acceptance based on qualifications, not on religious beliefs.

If you have any further questions, please contact us at [email protected] or visit www.llu.edu/nucmed.