Health Sciences (Radiological Technology) (BHSc)

Dalhousie University

Canada, Halifax

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Dalhousie University

Canada , Halifax

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Halifax

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Health Sciences (Radiological Technology) (BHSc)

About

Why choose this program?

Radiological technologists – also known as medical radiation technologists, x-ray technologists, or radiographers – use x-radiation to create images of patient anatomy for diagnosis of injury or disease. Radiological technologists work closely with patients and other professionals in a variety of settings to improve health and well-being.

Dalhousie’s Radiological Technology program is fully accredited, and graduates are eligible for certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. We also offer a 2-year post-diploma option designed to meet the needs of practicing radiological technologists who want to enhance their knowledge and expand their career opportunities.

Discover what your career could look like with this undergraduate degree

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Minimum admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

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Program-specific admission requirements

Minimum overall average: 75%

Academic English 12: Minimum 70%

Academic Math 12: Minimum 70%

Academic Physics 12: Minimum 70%

One of: Academic Biology 12 or Academic Chemistry 12: Minimum 70%

One additional academic subject

This program may employ a competitive average for admission purposes; meeting minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission.

Priority consideration for admission to the BHSc program in the School of Health Sciences will be given to permanent residents of the Maritime provinces. Due to residency restrictions and limited capacity, international students are not eligible for admission to this program.

Supplemental information

In addition to completing the Dalhousie application process, you will need to submit the following supplementary documents to be considered for admission to this program. Assessment of your non-academic performance will account for 20% of your overall total application score.

All supplementary information should be attached to the Application Portal.

Your letter must address each of the following questions:

Why did you choose this professional discipline as your area of study?
What qualities, skills, and assets make you a good candidate for this profession?
What is your understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a person working in this profession?
How did you research this field before making your choice?

Please use the following instructions when drafting your letter:

Answer questions in paragraph form.
Organize your letter clearly and concisely, and demonstrate proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Limit your answers to 250 words per question.

Applicants will be assessed on the following non-academic criteria:

Demonstrated knowledge of the selected health profession
Leadership
Community involvement
Teamwork

If you're applying to more than one professional discipline within the Bachelor of Health Science program, please write a separate letter for each discipline.

Submit a copy of your resume outlining your education, work, and volunteer experiences. Please include the names, addresses, and phone numbers of two references.

Before applying to this program, it’s important to understand the intellectual, physical and mental demands of a career in radiological technology. These include:

Lifting and manipulating heavy equipment through a wide range of movements
Ability to lift and position patients of various abilities and sizes.
Wearing heavy radiation protective apparel, occasionally for extended periods.
Using fine motor skills to adjust dials/knobs on imaging/medical equipment, view information displayed on film and computer monitors and distinguish fine differences of contrast/brightness and resolution on radiographic images.
Ability to hear/respond to low voices, as well as, alarms and buzzers.
Ability to remain physically active and mentally alert for extended periods of time.
Exposure to Latex gloves, cleaning chemicals and film processing chemicals.
Capacity to work in high pressure and emergency situations.

For more information please visit our Health Sciences non-academic requirements page.

If you have any questions or concerns about these requirements, please contact the School of Health Sciences at [email protected].

View the Faculty of Health Sciences Equitable Admissions Policy

English Program Requirements

English language testing

Test: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Minimum score: Overall: 6.5, Bands: 6.0

Submit a copy of the IELTS Test Form Report via email after you have submitted your application to [email protected] for verification.

Test: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or TOEFL at Home (online)

Minimum score: Overall: 90, Bands: 20

Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

Test: Duolingo English Test

Minimum score: Overall: 120

Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from Duolingo directly.

Test: Academic

Minimum score: Overall: 61, Communicative skills scores: 50

Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

Career

Careers

Radiological technologists work in a variety of health care settings including clinics, hospitals, emergency departments, intensive care units, and operating rooms.

Currently there is a shortage of radiological technologists; most of our students have employment before they leave the program. CAMRT certification will allow you to work across Canada, and internationally in any country that accepts the CAMRT designation.

Possible careers include:

Radiographer
Imaging Equipment Sales
Radiation Safety Professional
Researcher

Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in science or health, or specialization in a related field, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).