How to Apply for the M.S. in Medical Dosimetry

The School of Health Professions at MD Anderson offers a Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry. Students enter the program in January of each year. Admission is on a competitive basis with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee acceptance.

The Office of the Registrar at UTHealth Houston serves as the Registrar for the School of Health Professions.

COVID-19: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak and following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of State, State of Texas and City of Houston Administrations. Due to the unpredictable course of the coronavirus outbreak, If you are unable to obtain a visa or travel from your country of origin to the Unites States due to COVID-related travel restrictions, your admission may be deferred to Spring 2027.

1. Priority Deadlines

Applicants are highly encouraged to submit the application and all supporting documents by the priority application deadline. Applications and documents received after the priority dates will be considered for admission only if space is available. To ensure all documents are matched properly, make sure to submit your admissions application before submitting your supporting documents.

Spring 2026 Admission Process

Accepting applications June 1, 2025
Application deadline August 1, 2025
Applicant Math Assessment Aug. 2025 TBD
Applicant interviews Aug. 2025, TBD
Admission decisions finalized Sept. 1, 2025
Onboarding Nov./Dec. 2025
First day of class & Program Orientation Jan. 5, 2026
(Mandatory, Live Online)

2. Review Prerequisite Requirements

Applicants must:

Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Have taken an undergraduate course in mathematics statistics or basic research with a grade of "C" or better.
Hold the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) license in Radiation Therapy.
Be a practicing radiation therapist.
Be able to obtain a support letter from their employer (see the template, support of clinical education and adjusting working hours, if applicable)..
Have taken undergraduate courses in General Physics I and II (8 SCH), A&P I and II (8 SCH), and Calculus I and II (6 SCH) with a grade of "C" or better. These courses must be completed before the start of the program.
Have completed Radiobiology, Clinical Radiation Oncology, and Pathophysiology courses during their undergraduate program; otherwise, they must take these courses during the program.

3. Complete Online Application

Apply online by logging into myUTH and selecting "Graduate MDA" as your school of choice. Pay a non-refundable $65 application fee upon submission of your application.

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Complete a 750-word statement of purpose outlining your goals for pursuing a graduate degree in Medical Dosimetry within the application. This writing component is detailed on the online application, and should include:

A narrative of your experience as a radiation therapist and why you decided to pursue medical dosimetry.
A description of how this degree program will contribute to advancing your career goals.
An explanation of what you have accomplished that demonstrates your initiative and willingness to learn.
A description of how you are planning to manage heavy course work in medical dosimetry while working as a radiation therapist.
An explanation of how your employer will support and accommodate your clinical education in medical dosimetry while allowing you to continue working.
Other relevant attributes or background you believe will assist the admission committee in evaluating your application.

4. Submit Three Professional Recommendations Forms

Submit recommendation forms from three professional references such as your manager, professor, or colleague. Recommendation letters will not be accepted. Instructions included on the form.

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5. Submit Official College Transcript(s) from Each School Attended

The transcript(s) should show a record of all academic work completed and be sent directly from the corresponding college to the Office of the Registrar .To ensure prompt processing, request that your school sends transcripts using “SPEEDE”. If your school cannot send “SPEEDE” transcripts, colleges may send transcripts in the mail or electronically.

If an email address is required for the submission of the official transcript, please utilize student-admissions@uth.tmc.edu.

Submitted transcripts are considered "official" if the print date is within the previous six months. Visit the Office of the Registrar Academic Transcripts page for more information.

6. Submit Foreign College Transcripts

All applicants with foreign college transcripts/mark sheets must have a course by course, and grade by grade evaluation by an approved evaluation agency (PDF).

7. Submit TOEFL Scores

For all international students whose native language is not English, proof of English language proficiency must be submitted. The School of Health Professions accepts the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers. A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the internet-based format or 550 on the paper exam is required.

The TOEFL Designated Institution Code for MD Anderson is 6906.

Applicants meeting any criteria below are exempt from the TOEFL:

If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, regardless of your native language.
If you have earned a high school diploma from an accredited U.S. high school.
If you have earned an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor's degree or higher level degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.
If you have obtained a secondary school degree or higher level degree from a country where English is spoken as the native language.
If you have completed English Composition I (ENGL 1301) and II (ENGL 1302) with a grade of C or better.

8. Submit a Resume & Employer Support Letter

The resume should include education, work history, and research experience. The employer support letter should be completely filled out and signed.

10. Submit all Required Documents

Office of the Registrar
UTHealth Houston
P.O. Box 20036
Houston, TX 77225-0036

10. Math Assessment & Admissions Interview

The Admissions Review Committee will review all applicants that submit a complete application, including required documents, by the priority deadline. Upon review, competitive applicants will be invited for a Math Assessment and an admissions interview. The Math Assessment will be held face-to-face in Houston, Texas but the interview will be conducted remotely. Math Assessment covers Algebra. Applications and documents received after the priority dates will be considered by the Admissions Review Committee only if space is available.

11. Submit Additional Paperwork

In addition, all students who are accepted to the School of Health Professions will be required to have current health immunizations, satisfactorily complete drug screening and a criminal background check. Detailed instructions and specific deadline dates will be provided at the time a student is accepted for admissions.