FAQs
Q. What are the admission requirements?
A. The Admissions Committee will look at such qualifications as:
- United States high school diploma or equivalent is required
- High school courses completed and grades attained (“C” or better required)
- The number of mathematics and science courses successfully completed
--Algebra I and a higher level math (example: Algebra II, Geometry, Calculus, etc.)
--Biology and a higher level science (example: Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology) - Previous college work (if any)
- Experience in a hospital or health care setting
- Results of a personal interview with the Admission Committee
- Meeting the physical standards for admission by passing the hospital’s physical examination requirements.
Q. What is the admission procedure?
A. Candidates must send the application, properly completed to
- Director, School of Radiography
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
6701 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21204
Transcripts of your high school grades (and middle school if necessary) are required. Transcripts of college grades are required if you attended college. Transcripts must be forwarded directly from the educational institution. Official transcripts only are accepted. Please inform us if your transcripts are identified by any other name (example: maiden name).
Q. Is there an application fee?
A. Yes, a check for twenty-five dollars payable to the Greater Baltimore Medical Center must be remitted with the application. This fee is not refundable, so before you apply read the minimum pre-requisites for admission carefully and make sure you meet them.
Q. What is the enrollment process?
A. Applications and transcripts are reviewed to determine that minimum requirements are met. If the applicant has met the minimum requirements, he/she will be scheduled for a personal interview with the school faculty. After all interviews are held, the Admission Committee will select the most qualified applicants to begin the program. Applicants will be accepted and processed beginning in October preceding the August enrollment.
Q. Is financial aid available?
A. The school is NOT an eligible institution for Pell Grants and does not participate in Student Loan Programs.
Q. When is the application deadline?
A. The school will continue to accept applications and supporting documents until January 5, 2007.
Q. When do classes begin?
A. Classes begin the second Monday in August.
Q. How many students are in each class?
A. The radiography program is competitive and student capacity is limited. Each year only 10-12 students are accepted. This is why it is very important that before you apply you must be certain that you meet the minimum pre-requisites for the program.
Q. Can I enter the program on a part-time basis?
A. No. The program is based on full-time study (40 hours/week). The hours for students are usually 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. In the second year, limited evening (1:30 – 9:30 p.m.) assignments are required.
Q. Is there an age limit?
A. Yes. Maryland State Law requires that the student by 18 years of age within 6 months of the enrollment date. A student entering the program in August must turn 18 on or before the following March 1st after starting the program (i.e. You must be 17 ½ years old to be in this program).
Q. What is the tuition cost?
A. The tuition for the 23-month program is $5,000.00. One year (or $2,500.00) of the tuition is due by August 1st prior to entering.
Q. What are the other costs in the program?
A. Each student must purchase textbooks and uniforms for the program. These costs are approximately $650.00 for textbooks and $300.00 for uniforms, but the student will not need to purchase them again in the second year. There is also approximately $200.00 needed for miscellaneous fees in the program.
Q. Are there parking charges at GBMC?
A. No. Currently, parking is free at GBMC for students, but the student will be required to pay parking fees when traveling to other facilities as required for their clinical education.
Q. Does the hospital allow smoking on campus?
A. No. As of January 1, 2006 the hospital campus is smoke-free.
