In addition to the advantages gained by combining general education with a specialized career preparation, The University of Iowa program offers students the advantages of full participation in the social, cultural, and recreational activities of a diverse campus community. Radiation sciences professionals work with physicians in gathering accurate patient information for diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury. They also assist with patient treatment. The radiation sciences professional must possess knowledge, skill, and mature judgement in order to operate complex equipment safely and efficiently, to produce quality images using multiple sources of radiation energy, and to deliver quality patient care during radiologic procedures involving patient diagnosis and treatment. The B.S. degree requires a minimum of 124 semester hours of credit.
Students have several options for the order in which they complete the degree requirements.
Requirements for the degree are as follows. Two courses, chosen in consultation with adviser 7-8 s.h. Natural Sciences Students complete 6 semester hours, chosen from the following. Principles of Chemistry II 3 s.h. Elementary Psychology 3 s.h.