LSR Bridge to Radiologic Technology
M State’s Limited Scope Radiography diploma program offers a bridge into the Radiologic Technology program for LSR program graduates who want to advance their careers with additional training.
Each year, up to 10 LSR graduates “bridge” into the Radiologic Technology program, where they join radiologic technology students in the final year of their program on M State's Detroit Lakes campus.
The selection process is point-based. Please thoroughly read all sections below to determine how points are awarded.
Successful LSR Bridge and Radiologic Technology program students graduate together with an AAS degree, prepared to work as entry-level radiologic technologists.
We are pleased you are considering M State and look forward to receiving your application. If you have questions about admission and program requirements, please call 877.450.3322 or email info@minnesota.edu.
Admission
Current M State students
If you are currently attending M State, you will not need to update your application to the college.
Students returning to M State
If you have had a break in attendance at M State, submit an online application at Admissions to reopen your application file.
Applicants must apply to the LSR to Radiologic Technology Bridge program to be considered for admission to the program. The application deadline is Aug. 1.
Eligibility
Students must meet minimum eligibility criteria, which include completion of prerequisite courses, the Limited Scope Radiography program and the HSRT-AD. Optional admission criteria are not required, but may increase your chance of acceptance to the program.
All prerequisite courses listed below will be used to earn points. Please see the LSR to Radiologic Technology Points Calculator to determine how points are awarded.
The following prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better before the application deadline:
- MATH 1114 College Algebra (4 credits)
- PHYS 1105 Fundamental Concepts of Physics (3 credits)
- BIOL 2262 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 credits) - Must have been completed within five years before the program start date
The following prerequisite courses must have been completed before starting the LSR program:
- BIOL 2260 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- RADT 1102 Fundamental Concepts of Radiologic Technology
- COMM 1140 Interpersonal Communications or Goal Area 1 completed
All courses required for the Limited Scope Radiography (LSR) program must be completed with a grade of C or better. Points will be awarded based on cumulative GPA in all LSR courses. Use the LSR to Radiologic Technology Bridge GPA calculator to determine course GPA.
Points will be awarded as follows:
4.0 = 4 points
3.99 - 3.5 = 3 points
3.49 - 3.0 = 2 points
2.99 - 2.0 = 1 point
Applicants must earn an overall score of 60 or higher on the HSRT-AD to be considered for admission.
Points will be awarded based on the score achieved.
90-100 = 10 points
80-89 = 7 points
70-79 = 4 points
60-69 = 1 point
59 or below = not eligible
HSRT-AD scores expire one year after the test date. HSRT-AD scores must be valid at the time of the application deadline.
Applicants are allowed to take the HSRT-AD up to two times for the fall 2026 application cycle. If taking the test for a second time, applicants must wait two weeks (14 calendar days) between test attempts.
The HSRT-AD must be taken at an M State campus. For more information regarding the HSRT-AD, including special accommodations, exam dates and how to register, visit HSRT Exam.
The following criteria are not required to be considered for the LSR to Radiologic Technology Bridge program.
Applicants can earn a maximum of one point for healthcare work experience. You will be required to enter your work experience on your application. Work experience in the following roles will be considered:
- CNA - Certified nursing assistant
- TA - Technical assistant
- IMA - Imaging MRI assistant
- Lab tech
Graduates from M State's Limited Scope Radiography program who do not bridge immediately after graduating can apply to bridge after completing 2,500 hours of work as a limited X-ray operator (LXMO). Documentation of work experience will be required. Applicants will earn one point for work experience as a LXMO.
Calculate points for admission to the LSR to Radiologic Technology Bridge program:
Selection process
Program applicants will be assigned points for prerequisite course completion, LSR course completion, HSRT-AD overall score, and optional admission criteria. The optional admission criteria is referred to as "beneficial admission criteria." To receive points, admission criteria must be completed and/or submitted by the application deadline.
The LSR to Radiologic Technology Application Assessment Points Calculator will assist you in determining how points are awarded.
All eligible applicants will be ranked by their total points earned.
In the case of one or more ties, an applicant's LSR GPA will be used as a tiebreaker.
If there are more eligible applicants than available seats by the application deadline, eligible applicants with the highest point total will be offered a seat first. Eligible applicants who do not get into the program due to the competition for a limited number of available seats will be placed on the waiting list. If a seat in the program opens, it will be offered to the student highest on the waiting list.
There are 10 available seats for the Fall 2026 LSR to Radiologic Technology Bridge program.
Each student who has submitted a complete admissions file by the posted deadline will receive an email from M State indicating whether they are accepted into the program, placed on the program waiting list or currently ineligible for the program.
Applicants will be notified of their application status within 14 days after the application deadline.
After acceptance to the bridge program, the following courses will be taken fall semester, in addition to clinicals:
- RADT 1240 Radiographic Procedures (4 credits)
- RADT 1274 Radiographic and Equipment Safety (2 credits)
