* Books and Supplies/ Credits: 37
Original, attested, or certified copy of all academic records from all colleges and/or universities you have attended.
Diplomas or graduate certificates from all universities where you have earned a degree.
For Indian applicants
We will accept three year Bachelor degrees that meet the following conditions:
The degrees have been earned in Division I
The awarding institution has an earned grade of A or better from India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
Send official TOEFL, IELTS or PTE test results directly to Grand Valley
TOEFL: 80 (we do not accept "My Best" score)
IELTS: 6.5
PTE: 53
Applicants from the following countries do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS:
Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grand Cayman Islands, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, North Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, St. Christopher-Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, Virgin Islands, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
Verification Of Financial Support (To Be Submitted After Admission)
Graduate students must have sufficient finances to cover tuition, fees, and housing costs for one year at Grand Valley. Graduate students must have a minimum balance of $23,000 USD. If a student will not be paying for their education on their own, sponsors must be identified on the statement of financial support which can be found on page 6 of the international student application.
Students or the sponsor(s) of a student must send the following documents to global@gvsu.edu for an I-20 to be created:
Statement of Financial Support
Bank statement shows a minimum balance of $23,750 USD. Bank statement balances can be listed in the student/sponsors local currency. As long as the balance, when converted into USD, meets the minimum amount required then your documents will be accepted. If you are unsure how your local currency will convert into USD, you may use the XE Currency Converter.
Must show at least 3 months of transaction history on the account
Must be less than six months old
Students who will be supported by an institution, foundation, or government agency, your financial sponsor must submit a letter of support on official letterhead. The letter must include:
Grand Valley State University
Specify the expenses to be paid on your behalf
Indicate that the institution or agency has adequate financial resources to guarantee your first year of study
The Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry program is a JRCERT accredited 12-month hybrid/online program that is comprised of didactic and clinical education. Students remain at one clinical location for the entire year (which are located across the US) and are required to come onsite to GVSU a total of 3 times during the year.
WHY STUDY MEDICAL DOSIMETRY AT GRAND VALLEY?
One of only five graduate medical dosimetry programs in the nation and the only university in Michigan to offer the degree.
There is no out-of-state tuition rate for the graduate Medical Dosimetry program.
Strong clinical education of almost 1200 clinical hours, ensuring graduates are ready to begin working after graduation.
GVSU has a state-of-the-art treatment planning lab that can be used while on campus or remotely to supplement treatment planning experience.
The program offers a part-time option for working radiation therapists.
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Coursework
The curriculum meets the requirements prescribed by the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists, so that successfully completing the 37-credit hour didactic and clinical curriculum qualifies graduates eligibility to sit for the MDCB examination and become a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD).
Students study a variety of topics that include:
Computer technology
Clinical disease processes
Human anatomy
Radiation physics
The program prepares students for the technical, theoretical, and psychological aspects of a career in the field. Medical dosimetrists are in high demand in hospitals and radiation treatment facilities and have many career options that include:
Education
Management
Medical sales
Patient care
Technical training
Medical insurance: 1,999 $ USD per year
