Medical Dosimetry

• Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree. (A degree in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, radiation therapy, radiologic sciences, or other areas approved by the program.)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in all college level coursework attempted.
• Minimum GPA of 3.00 in all science and math coursework attempted. 
• Students must complete all prerequisite coursework by the application deadline.

• The rigor and intensity of this program, as well as the skills and responsibility necessary for practice as a medical dosimetrist, determine the qualities of successful applicants. This program seeks applicants with a strong academic background and refined interpersonal skills and maturity.

  The application/selection process has been developed with the intent to consider applicant strengths and to select for admission, those applicants best qualified to meet program requirements and mission.  Please review the program's admission policies prior to applying.

• Follow the link to the UW System application. Register as a new user, unless you already have an account.
• The email you enter on this application will be used to send you important information related to completing your graduate school application. You should use an email address that you monitor on a regular basis. 
• There is a $56 UW System application fee, which you can pay online at the time of application. Alternatively, you can send a check (payable to UWL) to the address below.  *Application fee assistance is available to McNair Scholars. 

Graduate Admissions Office
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601

Request that ALL previously attended institutions of higher education send official transcripts to the UWL Admissions Office. This includes college level courses taken while in high school. If you enrolled in fewer than 10 undergraduate semester credits at an institution, you do not have to send an official transcript unless the courses completed are prerequisites for the graduate program. Additional transcripts may be required at the university or graduate program's discretion. All graduate transcripts must be submitted. UWL accepts transcripts mailed directly from the issuing institution(s) or through an electronic secure document sending service. Transcripts should be sent to:

UWL Admissions Office
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
admissions@uwlax.edu

• Applicants can check transcript status via their WINGS account.
• Applicants who are current UWL undergraduate students/alumni do not need to request formal transcripts for UWL coursework. Admissions can access your UWL transcript.
• It may take a week or more for transcripts to be received/uploaded to your application file. Please plan accordingly in order to meet application deadlines. 

Mail a completed copy of the Medical Dosimetry Program Application Fee Form and $50 application fee to the following address by the application deadline: 

UWL Medical Dosimetry Program
1725 State Street
4033 HSC
La Crosse, WI 54601

*This fee is in addition to and separate from the UW System Application fee.

Prepare a written response to the numbered items below. Each response should be on a separate page and should be limited to 375-400 words in length (MS Word formatting: 1.5 line spacing, 12 point font, 1 inch margins).

1. Please describe a person in your life that you hope to emulate. What qualities does this individual possess that you hope to carry forward in your own life? Describe how these qualities might enhance your own ability to become an exceptional health care provider. 
2. Please tell us about a time in your life when you experienced adversity. How did you handle the situation? What did you learn about yourself that will benefit you in your chosen profession?
3. Please explain your reason for entering the profession. In addition, is there any additional information that you would like the admissions committee to know about you that has not already been shared in this explanation? If so, please explain. 
4. If you are reapplying to this program, how have you strengthened your application? (Please respond only if you have previously applied to the program.)

Prior healthcare experience is considered an indicator of a career commitment to clinical practice. Direct patient healthcare experience is required for application and evaluated for the quality and extent of the experience. For further information on the Healthcare Experience requirement please visit -  Healthcare Experience.

Four recommendations are required. Please note: 

• Two recommendations must come from individuals who have worked with or supervised you in a clinical setting
• For Track A & B applicants: the individual who provides your dosimetry observation may not also submit a recommendation

Those serving as references will submit recommendations directly to the program via the link below.

ALL applicants are required to complete observation hours in medical dosimetry. 

• Track A (radiation therapists) are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours (based on prior experience within radiation oncology)
• Track B (non-radiation therapists) are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours; but strongly encouraged to complete > 40 hours of observation due to the highly competitive admissions process. 

In addition to the application requirements listed above, international applications will need to submit the following items:

• Transcript information: As noted above, official, certified or attested transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended must be submitted. Additionally, documents issued in languages other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

• Course-by-Course Evaluations: This program requires a WES or ECE evaluation to be submitted as part of the application process.

• Proof of English language proficiency: Applicants for the Medical Dosimetry program who are not native speakers of English must meet one of the following for admission: 
  • Official TOEFL score (within the last 2 years) of at least 100 iBT [Institution Code: 1914]
  • Official IELTS score (within the last 2 years) of at least 7.5

• Proof of funding: Submit a bank statement and completed Affidavit of Support form.
  • Applicants who require F-2 visas for dependents (spouse and/or children) must submit additional proof of funding and passport copies for each dependent.
    
    
• Passport information: Submit a photocopy of the photo page of your passport. 

Please contact International Admissions at  intladmissions@uwlax.edu if you have questions.  Each of the items listed in this section "Additional requirements for international applicants" can be sent directly to the UWL Admissions Office.

UWL Admissions Office
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
USA

* Special note regarding F-1/J-1 Visas: UW-La Crosse (UWL) is unable to issue immigration documents for an F-1/J-1 visa to international students in this online program [8 CFR 214.2(f)(6)(i)(G)]. International students must have a valid visa that permits online study in the U.S. If you have further questions please contact UWL's International Education & Engagement (IEE) at international@uwlax.edu.