BS RAD SCI - Radiologic Sciences (BS)
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Program Description
The traditional baccalaureate degree program in radiologic sciences is an entry-level program consisting of five (5) consecutive semesters for students who want to become a registered radiologic technologist. Upon completion of the program, students receive a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree and are eligible to sit for certification offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Most states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the ARRT national certification examination. Be advised that a misdemeanor or felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the ARRT certification examination or attain state licensure.
Accreditation Status
The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program is programmatically accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), mail@jrcert.org, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 2850; Chicago, IL 60606-3182. JRCERT's phone number is (312) 704-5300. https://www.jrcert.org/
Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission standards of the institution and the general admission requirements of the School of Health Related Professions, candidates seeking admission to the Radiologic Sciences program must:
Have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours of academic credit from an accredited institution of higher learning;
Have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale;
Complete an interview with the Radiologic Sciences Admissions Committee;
Submit ACT scores;
Hold current CPR (BLS) certification at the time of registration;
Successfully complete a background check at the time of registration; and
Successfully complete (a grade of "C" or better) the following minimum prerequisite number of required courses:
Prerequisite Courses | Number of Courses | Semester Hours |
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English Composition | 2 | 6 |
Social or Behavioral Science¹ | 2 | 6 |
College Algebra, Quantitative Reasoning or Higher Mathematics | 1 | 3 |
Speech | 1 | 3 |
Humanities and Fine Arts² | 3 | 9 |
Anatomy and Physiology with Lab | 2 | 8 |
Natural Sciences³ | 1 | 3 |
Basic Computer Concepts and Applications | 1 | 3 |
Medical Terminology | 1 | 3 |
Electives⁴ | 16 | |
Total Prerequisites | 60 |
¹Social and Behavioral Sciences include courses such as anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, or sociology.
²Humanities and Fine Arts include courses such as art history, dance, history, modern languages, music, philosophy, religion, or theatre.
³Natural Sciences include courses such as astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, or physical science.
⁴The Radiologic Sciences Admissions Committee highly recommends general chemistry with lab.
Program Application Deadline
All application documents and the application fees must be received by the Office of Enrollment Management by February 15 for fall admission. General application information and application procedures may be found in the SHRP General Admissions Requirements Policy in PolicyTech. The School reserves the right to consider and accept applications after the established deadline. To determine if a deadline has been extended, call the Office of Enrollment Management after the deadline at (601) 984-1080.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the Radiologic Sciences degree must have completed the prescribed curriculum with an overall cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale. Following satisfactory completion of all program requirements, students will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree from the University of Mississippi.
Professional Course of Study
Junior Year | ||
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Fall | Semester Hours | |
RAD 300 | Concepts of Radiologic Sciences | 2 |
RAD 306 | Radiographic Procedures I | 4 |
RAD 312 | Radiation Protection | 2 |
RAD 324 | Age Specific Patient Care | 2 |
RAD 330 | Radiologic Physics | 3 |
RAD 354 | Clinical Practicum I | 2 |
15 | ||
Spring | ||
RAD 318 | Principles of Image Formation | 3 |
RAD 336 | Radiobiology | 2 |
RAD 342 | Research Methods | 2 |
RAD 348 | Radiographic Procedures II | 4 |
RAD 360 | Clinical Practicum II | 2 |
13 | ||
Senior Year | ||
Summer | ||
RAD 400 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Imaging Sciences | 3 |
RAD 451 | Management Issues in Diagnostic Health Care | 3 |
RAD 454 | Clinical Practicum III | 3 |
RAD 472 | Seminar I | 1 |
10 | ||
Fall | ||
RAD 406 | Radiographic Procedures III | 3 |
RAD 412 | Advanced Medical Imaging Science | 2 |
RAD 418 | Digital Image Acquisition and Display | 3 |
RAD 420 | Image Evaluation and Critique | 2 |
RAD 460 | Clinical Practicum IV | 3 |
13 | ||
Spring | ||
RAD 424 | Principles of Computed Tomography | 2 |
RAD 430 | Pharmacology and Drug Administration | 2 |
RAD 436 | Radiographic Pathology | 3 |
RAD 448 | Radiographic Procedures IV | 2 |
RAD 466 | Clinical Practicum V | 3 |
RAD 475 | Seminar II | 1 |
13 | ||
Total Required Hours | 64 |
Clinical Facilities
Clinical educational experiences in radiologic sciences may be provided in conjunction with the following health care facilities:
Baptist Madison Radiology – Madison
Baptist Medical Group, Clinton Primary Care – Clinton
Baptist Memorial Hospital, Yazoo – Yazoo City
Baptist Outpatient Radiology at the Colonnades – Jackson
G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Jackson
Medical Associates of Vicksburg – Vicksburg
Merit Health Madison – Canton
Merit Health Rankin – Brandon
Merit Health River Oaks - Flowood
Merit Health River Region – Vicksburg
Methodist Rehabilitation Center – Jackson
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center – Jackson
Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center – Jackson
University of Mississippi Medical Center (Grants Ferry Clinic) – Flowood
University of Mississippi Medical Center (Jackson Medical Mall) – Jackson
University of Mississippi Medical Center (Lakeland Family Medicine Center) – Jackson
University of Mississippi Medical Center (University Hospital and Health System) – Jackson
For more information about this program, contact:
Lee Brown, DHA, RT(R)(N)(ARRT), CNMT
Phone: (601) 984-6368
Email: obrown@umc.edu