Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Science

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for Associate Transfer Degree Plan in Kinesiology

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• By meeting the following criteria, students who complete the prescribed curriculum and meet the criteria below are guaranteed admission into Radford University.

• Earn a transferable associate degree.

• Earn a minimum of 2.8 cumulative GPA.

• Good academic standing at current institution.

• Please visit the TransferVirginia.org portal to find course requirements for different majors (Transfer Tools) and Transfer Guides that outline course requirements for specific majors.

Important Links & Dates

• University Transfer Center: https://admissions.radford.edu

• Admission Application: By March 1 for Priority Fall Admission and November 1 for Priority Spring Admission at https://www.radford.edu/admissions/apply/index.html

• Financial Aid: https://www.radford.edu/fin-aid

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Priority deadline is March 1; apply online at https://studentaid.gov/

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and Radford University within your first year. College Connect available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• This area of study is designed for students interested in advanced degree programs in the allied health field: physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, chiropractic medicine, or other allied health disciplines.

• The Allied Health Science program has high acceptance rates of graduates into graduate school programs.

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: The completion of the transfer-oriented degree program will satisfy the REAL Curriculum (lower division/general education) requirements. Students will need to complete all other University, college, and departmental requirements in order to obtain the baccalaureate degree from RU.

• Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Students completing the associate degree in high school should apply using the freshman application. If admitted, the student will receive the benefits associated with the transferable associate degree (as noted prior).

• Credit for Prior Learning: AP, IB, and CLEP will be evaluated for transfer credits (based on receipt and evaluation of scores). See https://catalog.radford.edu/index.php

• Catalog Year: Students will be subject to the catalog in effect at the time of enrollment at RU unless otherwise requested.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Main campus is located in the city of Radford and our Radford University Carilion campus is located in Roanoke. RU is well-known for strong faculty/student bonds, vibrant student life and a commitment to student support.

• Situated in the stunning landscape of southwest Virginia, there are plenty of nearby opportunities to explore the outdoors.

• With 70+ bachelor's degree programs across a variety of disciplines, the classes at Radford are hands-on and designed to help you prepare for your chosen career path.

• Transfer students have the option to live on-campus or off-campus within the local area.

• Over 80% of students receive some form of financial aid.

• 16 Division I teams and 300+ student organizations.

• Learn more about our university at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at Radford University?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org

Program Successes & Highlights

• High percentage of graduates get into graduate schools.

• Students have the opportunity to complete undergraduate research and travel to conferences to present their work.

• 90 hours of observation required in the program in Practicums I, II, III.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• Of students who apply, usually about 65% of transfer applications are accepted to Radford University and about 80% of the entering transfer class comes from the Virginia Community College System.

• Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org

Do More With Your Degree!

• Join the Pre-PT or Pre-OT clubs

• Complete a research project with a faculty member

• Study abroad to complete Pre-PT shadowing

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• Students who complete an Associate's Degree are not eligible for the Early Assurance Program through the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Currently, only two prerequisite courses are permitted to be taken outside of Radford for this program. Transfer students are eligible to apply for regular admission to the DPT program.

• Students need to apply to the AHS program in their sophomore year; all who meet prerequisite grade requirements are accepted in the program.

• 3.0 GPA is required for the major; higher GPA encouraged to be competitive for graduate school admission.

• Overall 3.0 math/science GPA required; B or better grades required in: MTH 161, BIOL 101 and 141, PSY 200, MTH 245 and HLT 110.