Application Process

Education Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Science in Medical Radiation Dosimetry Program at the University of Miami must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and sufficient undergraduate coursework in the areas of science, engineering, mathematics, or radiation science or technology, with at least one year of physics and one year of calculus strongly preferred. Course work in human anatomy and physiology is required. 

Shadowing Requirements

All applicants must complete at least sixteen hours of clinical shadowing experience of a certified Medical Dosimetrists prior to submission of their application. The following information must be included in your application to be considered for the program:

• Name of certified Medical Dosimetrist with whom you shadowed
• Institution
• Contact information
• Date and time of shadowing
• Description of each shadowing experience   

Competitive candidates will have the following

• Excellent academic record (minimum overall cumulative GPA = 3.0)
• Strong letters of recommendation
• Motivation to pursue a career in Medical Radiation Dosimetry

The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is committed to providing equal opportunity and an educational and work environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or other protected classification.

The program, insofar as it responds to a regional need, is expected to attract students of wide diversity because of the demographics of South Florida. It will admit applicants of diverse educational backgrounds as well, considering applications from all science, engineering, and other technical graduates, as well as from those already established in radiation therapy even if they lack science or engineering degrees.

Selection of students into the program will be done through the admissions committee, which consists of the program director, educational coordinator, chief of medical physics, a physician representative, and a dosimetrist preceptor representative. The interviews are conducted in person or by video. The ranking of the candidates is done based on academic credentials (e.g., GPAs), personal statements, recommendation letters, related experience, and interview performance.

The deadline for all applications is January 30th for acceptance into the Fall semester. Students may begin their studies in the fall term only. During the month of February, the admissions committee will consider all applicants equally and will select candidates for the next round. Once selected for the next round, the Program Manager will reach out and set up an interview, in-person or virtually.  

BioMed Centralized Application Service (BiomedCAS) welcomes applicants to use a single online application and one set of materials to apply to multiple biomedical science programs at participating schools. All applicants must apply online through BiomedCAS.

BioMedCAS charges an $86 processing fee. Please note that application fees are non-refundable.

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Application Fee Waivers

Qualified applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with documented membership in approved programs or demonstrated financial need (those who fall below the federal poverty guidelines) may request an application fee waiver. Please note that waivers are very limited. Apply early.

The following are examples of qualified organizations:

• AmeriCorp or City Year Volunteer
• Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minorities Students (ABRCMS)
• Fulbright Scholars
• Gates Millennium Scholars
• McNair Scholars
• Minority Biomedical Research Support Program (RISE)
• PeaceCorp Volunteers
• Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
• Teach for America Volunteers
• University of Miami Full-Time Employees
  
  

Applicants must submit the following to ogs@miami.edu:

• Completed Fee Waiver Request Form
• Latest 1040, 1040EZ, or 4506T-EZ tax form
• Documentation of scholarship or volunteer participation

ALL official academic records from all previously attended colleges and universities must be sent electronically from each institution to BiomedCAS. This requirement includes the following: degree programs, non-degree programs, community college, and English language programs.

Applicants who have attended institutions outside of the US are required to submit all official transcripts, mark sheets, and a photocopy of their diploma(s) (with English translation when applicable). All post-secondary / university transcripts must be submitted with a course-by-course transcript evaluation with GPA from the World Education Service using the special WES CAS website at wes.org/cas. Follow the instructions on the WES website, specifically for BiomedCAS. You will be guided to special directions for each country. Your evaluation will be electronically sent to BiomedCAS.

Academic success at the University of Miami depends on one’s ability to communicate effectively in English. Students can prove their language proficiency as outlined below:

Submit official test scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). Official results from the TOEFL iBT Home Edition are acceptable. Official test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. We do not accept TOEFL Essentials results.

• TOEFL Code: B765
• IELTS Code: 4861
• DET: Select “University of Miami Undergraduate Admissions” from the options.

For non-native English speakers, competitive applicants generally score above the following:

• 80 on the internet-based TOEFL, including Paper Edition and Home Edition
• 6.5 on the IELTS
• 125 on the DET

TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo exams are valid for two years from the date of the original exam. If your scores are more than two years old, you will need to take a new exam to be considered for admission.

Your personal essay gives you the opportunity to submit a narrative discussing your past education, experience, and current professional career objectives. Your statement of purpose should describe your:

• Reasons for interest in your application degree
• Specific area(s) of professional interest and career goals in your application degree
• Reasons for choosing the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

You must submit a minimum of three (and a maximum of five) letters of recommendation from those who are best able to assess your ability to be successful in a graduate degree program. Ideally, your recommenders are recent employers in related field. Recommenders should write a letter that is specific to the discipline for which they are applying. You will be asked for your recommenders’ contact information in BioMedCAS, and they will receive an online form to complete via email.