Application Procedures

Class size is limited and all applicants may not be selected for participation in the program. The professional component of the major is demanding and rigorous, and applicants are encouraged to visit a nuclear medicine department and talk with technologists and the division director to learn what would be expected of them as a students. First consideration will be given those who have submitted complete applications (see the required items below) by the early consideration deadline that is the first working day in March 1.  Applications after that date will be considered only if the class has not been filled.  Applicants must provide:

1. Application for Admission: The College of Health Professions Application for Admission is required.* You may choose to apply directly online by clicking here or you may print a copy of the application, then complete and mail it to the address on the form.
    
2. Application Fee:  A $40.00 non-refundable fee is required and must accompany the application.  (If applying to multiple programs, a $40.00 fee is required for the first program and $10.00 for each additional program.)
    
3. Official Transcripts: Arrange for each college or university you have attended to forward an official transcript of your course work.
    
4. References: References from three persons qualified to judge your promise of success in the program are required. Reference forms will be sent to applicants via e-mail upon receipt of the application form.
    
5. TOEFL scores as applicable.
    
6. Interview: Qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview after receipt of application and transcripts.

Transcripts issued to the student will not substitute for official transcripts forwarded directly to the College of Health Professions by the institution issuing the transcripts.

*Admission Requirements for Foreign, Non-permanent Resident Alien, and Non-native English Speakers:  All applicants who are not United States citizens or permanent resident aliens or for whom English is not their native language must meet additional admission requirements.  Please consult the Admission/Academic Information section of the CHP Catalog found at http://www.uams.edu/chp/catalog/ .

Arkansas residency will be considered during selection for admission for the Little Rock-based program.  Please contact the Chairman of the Division of Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences for further information.

Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or disability status as a criterion in deciding against any individual in matters of admission, placement, transfer, hiring, dismissal, compensation, fringe benefits, training, tuition assistance, and other personnel or educationally-related actions.

All documents should be submitted to: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, College of Health Professions, Office of Student Affairs, UAMS, # 619, 4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Telephone: (501) 686-5730.

Upon acceptance into the professional program, students must complete the following admission requirements:

1. CPR Certification:  Students must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS, Health Care Providers) according to the American Heart Association (AHA) standards prior to the first clinical course.  The course must be administered or approved by the Department.  The AHA "Heartsaver" and the Red Cross CPR course do not fulfill this requirement.  All current CPR certifications which expire prior to the program graduation date must be renewed as a prerequisite to the clinical courses.
    
2. Hepatitis B:  Students are required to complete a hepatitis B vaccination series if one has not been completed, or sign a waiver.
   
   
   
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