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BS in Radiological Science (2+2)

Description

The field of radiologic science is a dynamic profession that is ever changing in terms of technology and professional expertise. Radiology is one of the fastest growing, most exciting, and increasingly important fields in medicine today. Radiologic science is a specialized field in which professional specialists perform medical imaging procedures for the purpose of diagnosing disease and injury. The radiologic technologist is responsible for performing a variety of challenging and interesting examinations on a diverse patient population. Those procedures include conventional radiography, fluoroscopy, and surgical studies.

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 57

Course Requirements

Students who satisfactorily complete all the requirements will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences from The University of Mississippi. Candidates for a degree must have an overall grade-point average (GPA) in University of Mississippi Medical Center course work of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Upon being awarded the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences, graduates are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination to become registered in the profession.

Course Requirements:

Courses Semester Hours
Engl 101 and Engl 102 (or Liba 102) 6
Bisc 206, 207 Anatomy and Physiology 8
Math 121 College Algebra 3
Fine Arts 3
Humanities 6
Social/behavioral science 6
Spch 102 (or Spch 105) 3
Csci 191 Office Applications 3
Math 123 (recommended elective) 6
Phys 213, 223, 214, 224 (recommended electives) 8
Additional electives 9
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