Admission and Selection

 Eligibility

Admission to the Cardiac Specialist program requires: 

  • Graduate of a regionally accredited baccalaureate academic program in health science preferred (includes, but not limited to, cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing).  However, other baccalaureate programs will also be considered.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

 International applicants have additional requirements.  Before applying to the program, please email msrs@weber.edu for advisement.  

*If you do not have your bachelor's degree and are looking to complete your degree, please call the School of Radiologic Sciences at 801.626.6057 for opportunities to complete your degree.

 

Clinical Site Requirements

It is also the student's responsibility to identify a clinical site.  The Cardiac Specialist program will work closely with the student to secure a clinical-practice site where they will complete the programs clinical requirements.

Qualified students will receive a conditional acceptance, pending the completion of a signed agreement form from a clinical-practice site.  Upon receipt of the agreement form, a formal affiliation agreement between the health care facility and Weber State University may be processed at sites where one has not been previously established.  Approval processes can be lengthy, so candidates are encouraged to begin this process early.

Students are required to document their performance of cardiac cath lab procedures according to the criteria defined by the Cardiac Specialist program.  The programs clinical requirements meet and exceed those defined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).

  • Due to California state law, we cannot accept Cardiac Specialist applicants who have clinical sites in California.

 

Application Deadline

The application deadline is May 1 for priority acceptance to the Cardiac Specialist program fall enrollment, however, applications may continue to be accepted beyond the priority deadline as space is available.

Applications for Fall 2024 semester will open November 1.

We will continue to accept applications beyond the deadline!

 

Application Materials

Applicants must complete an online application. Additionally, you will be asked to attach the following information:

  • Professional resume
  • Response to an essay question
  • Signed agreement form from clinical-practice site and preceptor (registered technologist, supervisor, or licensed physician) 
  • Emails to three references/recommendations
  • Official transcripts 
    • Electronic transcripts are acceptable if sent by the college or university through an approved third party transcript service such as National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment or eScrip. These may be sent to msrs@weber.edu. 
    • If mailing transcripts, please mail them directly to:

                            Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences
                           Weber State University
                           3891 Stadium Way Dept 3925
                           Ogden, UT 84408-3925

  • $60 application fee


Selection Criteria

A total of 30 positions are available each Fall semester. Criteria to be considered for acceptance include the following:

  • Overall GPA
  • Professional Experience
  • Essay Response
  • Recommendations/References

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact the MSRS Enrollment Director at 801-626-8538 or msrs@weber.edu. 

 

  Apply to the MSRS Cardiac Specialist Program  

 

Contact Us

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. MT

Phone
801.626.8538

Fax
801.626.7966

Email
msrs@weber.edu

Location
Weber State University
Marriott Health Sciences Building
Room 363
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Mailing Address
Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Weber State University
3891 Stadium Way Dept 3925
Ogden, UT 84408-3925