Radiologist Assistant (RA) Emphasis

The Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences (MSRS) with an emphasis in Radiologist Assistant (RA) is designed to prepare students to work as a Registered Radiologist Assistant (RRA). The RA program offers technologists opportunities to complete specialized education as mid-level practitioners, qualifying them to perform procedures and suggest diagnoses as physician extenders caring for patients who receive radiologic services.

The curriculum incorporates RRA certification requirements published by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Students will learn advanced patient care, safety, and procedures through a combination of academic work and clinical experience. Our RA providers aim to improve efficiency and patient care in imaging services by providing advanced-level support to radiologists.

Upon completing the program, students will be eligible to take the national certification exam to be certified and registered as an RA through the AART.

Tuition, Fees, and Scholarships

Catalog: Radiologist Assistant Emphasis Curriculum

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Curriculum

The RA emphasis offers advanced courses in radiologic sciences, including various body systems, interprofessional education, clinical skills, and research. You will complete 62 credit hours of coursework, including clinical preceptorship.

All courses are taught in a hybrid format, which combines face-to-face and online learning. You will be required to attend class on the WSU Ogden campus two times each semester, and attend class twice on Zoom.

You’ll take required courses…
- Research Methods (MSRS 6100)
- Research and Statistics (MSRS 6120)
- Master’s Thesis in Radiologic Sciences (MSRS 6999)
- Capstone: Clinical Fellowship & Portfolio (MSRS 6900)
You’ll take 50 credits of elective courses such as…
- Clinical Preceptorship I, II, & III (9 credits over fall, spring, and summer)
Fall semester
- Evaluation of the Osseous System (MSRS 6403)
- Evaluation of the Chest (MSRS 6413)
- Sonographic Fundamentals for Invasive Guidance (MSRS 6484)
Spring semester
- Functional Hemodynamics (MSRS 6130)
- Evaluation of the Abdomen and GI System (MSRS 6423)
- Evaluation of the Genitourinary System (MSRS 6433)
Summer semester
- Population Health in Radiologic Sciences (MSRS 6200)
- Problem Patient Management (MSRS 6463)
- Non-vascular Invasive Imaging (MSRS 6473)
- Vascular Invasive Imaging Procedures (MSRS 6863)
Second fall semester
- Clinical Laboratory Correlation (MSRS 6140)
- Clinical Pathways (MSRS 6443)
- Evaluation/CNS and Facial Structures (MSRS 6453)
- Transition to Practice (MSRS 6910)

Grad Maps provide a semester-by-semester plan for completing all the required classes to earn your degree. Please contact our enrollment director for your Grad Map.

How to Apply

A total of 30 positions are available each semester. The MSRS program values the following in considering applicants for acceptance:

• Overall GPA
• Professional experience
• Essay response
• Recommendations/References
• Clinical site availability

You will be asked to pay a nonrefundable fee of $60 to submit your online application.

MSRS Admission

Eligibility Requirements

Admission to the Radiologist Assistant (RA) emphasis in the MSRS program requires:

A regionally-accredited undergraduate bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in a health science field is preferred, including but not limited to cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing.
- Other baccalaureate programs will be considered.
Certification and registration with ARRT in Radiography to work as a Radiologic Technologist (RT)

Clinical Experience

Applicants must have at least two years of full-time clinical experience post-radiography certification and registration.
Clinical experience cannot be earned concurrently with the RA educational program, and may not be satisfied with RA program activities.
Clinical experience must be in patient healthcare at the professional level. Review Section (O) of the ARRT Rules and Regulations for more information.

Applicants must identify a radiologist preceptor and clinical site by July 1. More information can be found in our Clinical Site Preceptorship Requirements on this page.

Application Deadlines and Required Materials

Fall semester admission: May 1

Preceptors must be identified by July 1.

Applications are open for fall 2026 semester enrollment.

International students are not eligible to apply for the Radiologist Assistant (RA) program without certification as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) through ARRT. They also have additional admission requirements. Before applying to the program, please email msrs@weber.edu for advising information.

We continue to accept applications beyond these deadlines as space is available.

Application Materials

Agreement Form
Essay
Resume
Official Transcripts

You must submit official transcripts of your academic record from all previous colleges or universities you attended. Electronic transcripts are acceptable if sent by the college or university through an approved third-party transcript service, such as the National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, or eScrip, to msrs@weber.edu.

If mailing transcripts, send them directly to:
Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Weber State University
3891 Stadium Way Dept 3925
Ogden, UT 84408-3925

If your transcripts are sent directly to you, forward them unopened in their original sealed envelope to the aforementioned address. Weber State transcripts do not need to be sent in for admission purposes.
Three Letters of Recommendation

As part of the application, you will be prompted to provide contact information for at least three individuals who will provide your recommendations. These individuals will receive an automatically generated email to bring them to an evaluation form. To complete this portion of the application, the applicant will need the name and email address of each person making a recommendation.

The MSRS Admissions Committee suggests that you request these recommendations early in the application process to ensure they arrive before the next application deadline. By requesting online recommendations, you have waived your right to see the content of the recommendations and understand that the recommendations will remain confidential to the admissions committee by each recommender.

Clinical Site Preceptorship Requirements

Qualified students will receive a conditional acceptance, pending completion of our agreement form (PDF), which a clinical practice site must sign. It is the student's responsibility to identify a clinical site.

Due to California state law, we cannot accept applicants with clinical sites in California.

Radiologist Assistant (RA) Resources

The Preceptor's Role in RA Education (Video) (ASRT)
The ARRT website and the ASRT website both have helpful resources for prospective and current RA students, including didactic and clinical portfolio requirements, exam content and specifications, entry-level clinical activities, and more.

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Contact the Weber State MSRS Program

Marriott Allied Health Building, Room 363
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
801-626-8538
msrs@weber.edu

Mailing Address
Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences
3891 Stadium Way Dept 3925
Ogden, UT 84408-3925

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