The Bachelor of Science joint-degree programs in Medical Imaging Science—Cardiovascular Sonography and Medical Imaging Science—Diagnostic Medical Sonography with Rutgers University School of Health Professions qualifies students for certification examinations leading to professional licensures. Sonographers provide vital data to physicians and other practitioners to assist in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of disease and maintenance of health. Medical Imaging Scientists employ complex instrumentation and procedures to perform their duties. Students interested in this field should have a strong interest in science, have the capacity to learn technical skills, work accurately and reliably when under pressure, and effectively communicate with others. Students must apply for acceptance to Rutgers University School of Health Professions by January 15 of the same year prior to their beginning a clinical program in the following autumn. Acceptance to the joint-degree program in Medical Imaging Science requires a minimum CGPA of 2.85.

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Courses are part of the General Education program and may be used to simultaneously satisfy a General Education Mode of Inquiry requirement.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Biology Medical Imaging Science program, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the factual and theoretical basis of biology including mechanisms on the molecular, cellular, organismal, and systems levels.
2. Demonstrate understanding of scientific inquiry and explain how scientific knowledge is discovered and validated.
3. Apply quantitative knowledge and reasoning to describe or explain phenomena in them natural world.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of chemistry and their application to understanding living systems.
5. Demonstrate preparedness to enter the Professional work force.