Acceptance into the professional program is not guaranteed and an application and interview (for invited candidates) is required.  The program starts in the fall.

Deadline: January 15 at 11:59 PM.  Late applications, including reference submissions (NMT and Therapy only), will not be considered.

Step 1

PRIOR TO starting the Professional Program application:

1. Apply to The University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nuclear Medicine Technology Interest major (http://admissions.uiowa.edu/apply). This process can take several weeks; apply by early December. Transfer students – wait to pay the $325 acceptance fee until a program admission decision is made.
2. Review the Technical Standards, Self Disclosure of Criminal Background, and Health Screening and Immunization Requirements documents. Certification is often required to practice in these careers. Students may be denied application for certification if they have committed ethics or criminal violations. Students are encouraged to verify their eligibility with the corresponding credentialing agency:
   • Nuclear Medicine Technology – Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and ARRT
3. Review the prerequisites for the program.  To apply for the Standard Acceptance Option, all prerequisite courses and 60sh of credit must be completed prior to the end of the spring semester (or by June 1) in the year you are applying. Your degree audit on MyUI must indicate that all courses have been completed or are in progress.  To be considered for the Early Acceptance Option, half (5) of the prerequisite courses and 30sh of credit must be completed by the end of the spring semester, with a plan to complete the remaining prerequisites by the end of the spring semester of the following year.
4. Gather information for:
   • Education and employment information (names, dates, etc.).
   • Criminal offenses - all offenses will need to be reported, with the sole exceptions of speeding and parking violations.
   • Job shadowing and health care experience - facility name, contact person, and types of activities observed/performed.
   • Organizations and clubs – participation dates, position(s) held, and tasks.
   • Program(s) of interest – select and rank your areas of emphasis (if applicable), prepare for essay questions.

Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine Technology only – name and email address for three professional references. Consider supervisors, educators, and co-workers. Contact them beforehand as they will automatically be emailed as soon as you submit your application. Reference responses must be received by the January 15 deadline.

Step 2

Apply to the Professional Program

Program applications open in early November. Type all application information in a Word document first and then copy/paste it into the online application. Acceptance decisions are made by the first week in March.