Application Instructions

Radiologic Sciences Application Process

The University of New Mexico (UNM) and the UNM Radiologic Sciences Programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex in administration of its programs or activities, and, UNM does not intimidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in actions protected, or oppose action prohibited, by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, or for the purpose of interfering with such rights.

Check Deadlines

• Bachelor of Science Medical Imaging in Radiologic Sciences - applications due before each semester. Accepted students must be admitted to UNM and have an associates degree in Radiologic Technology or Sonography. Students are accepted into the Radiologic Sciences program each semester upon completion of gaining ARRT or ARDMS certification. 
• Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine - applications are due the first friday in April.
• Bacehlor of Science in Radiologic Technology - applications are due the first friday in April. 
• Advanced CT and Advanced MRI certificate - applications are due before the Fall and Spring semesters for CT and before Fall semester for MRI.  Check with program early. 
• CT SERS (Structured Education Requirements) Certificate - applications are due before Fall and Spring semesters.  Check with program early. 
• CT NOW - Check with program 

Minimum Application Requirements (See Eligibility for each program)

Our minimum application requirements state that applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, resident with a valid work permit, or visitor with a J-1 visa
• Be proficient in reading and speaking English and may be asked for verification.
• BSRS Medical Imaging, CT or MRI program applicants must be certified by ARRT in either Radiography, NMTCB Nuclear Medicine, or ARDMS Sonography and must have an associate's degree or higher.
• BSRS Nuclear Medicine applicants should consult with the program advisor for application semester.  

Step 1: Advisement with our Program

Please contact us to set up an appointment for advisement.

Step 2: Submit an Application

• BSRS Medical Imaging Application
• BSRS Nuclear Medicine, Advanced CT or Advanced MRI Application  
• BSRS Radiologic Technology Application
• CT or MRI Structured Education Requirements (SERS) Application   
• CT NOW Application

Step 3:  Submit Letters of Recommendation (Nuclear Medicine, CT, MRI, SERS)

• 3 Letters of recommendation
  • Each letter submitted should include a  Reference Form
  • Letters and Form should be mailed to:   
    UNM Radiologic Sciences Program
    1 University of New Mexico
    MSC09 5260
    Albuquerque, NM   87131 
    OR can be emailed directly from the referee to:  stmcintyre@salud.unm.edu
• Once you open the application form, you will be asked to upload all transcripts and the required additional forms listed below:
  • Additional Forms to attach to application  
    • Authorization to Contact Form  
    • Reference Form  
    • Grade Verification Form (Nuc Med Only)  
    • Clinical Observation Log Sheet  
    • SERS Clinical Site Verification (SERS Only)  
  • Current UNM students may submit unofficial copies from LoboTrax.
  • Students who have attended other institutions may also submit an unofficial transcript, but will need to submit an official transcript to UNM admissions upon acceptance to our program if they have not applied to UNM yet.
  • Current grades for courses in progress (a note from instructors with current grades) (Nuclear Medicine and Radiologic Technology only)

Process After Deadline

1. Applications are reviewed and interviewees selected
2. Letters sent to all applicants regarding the interview status
3. Selection committee meets
4. Letters sent to all interviewees regarding selection status