Radiological technologists are experts in the use of electromagnetic radiation, such as X-rays, for the diagnosis of injury and disease. Just about every Canadian will benefit from the work and care of a radiological technologist at some point in their lives - whether it's for a sprain, broken ankle or an annual preventative care mammogram. Radiological technologists use a variety of technologies such as: Radiography, the commonly used X-ray for the chest, bones, joints, spine and gastrointestinal system; Mammography, for early detection of breast cancer; Bone Mineral Densitometry for detection and follow up of osteoporosis; Angiography, to examine the heart and vascular (veins and arteries) system; Fluroscopy, real-time, moving images of internal structures; Computed Tomography (CT) scanning used to obtain crosssectional virtual slices through anatomical structures and to create 3-dimensional reconstructions.

Course requirements: Students must be accepted by a Canadian Medical Association (CMA) or Council on Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy Education (CoARTE) accredited program in Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, or Radiography — or have completed such an accredited program. Students entering the university who have not yet been admitted into an accredited program should enroll in the Bachelor of Science (BSc) program. Minimum admission average: 75% (The average marks in Pre-Calculus Math, Chemistry and the best other Science course must be at least 75%; Senior Physics is required). International students require the following English language proficiency minimum scores for direct entry into most academic programs: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, CAEL 60, or Pearson Vue Test 59. Some programs have higher English language proficiency requirements. There are also country-specific requirements: please refer to the website.