Accelerated BS in Health Sciences-Health Professions Pathways
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Pre-Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences Pathway Overview
Jefferson is one of the few academic health centers that awards a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences, offering graduates many career options in the field of radiologic sciences, including opportunities for advancement. Students can choose from various concentration options in Radiation Therapy, Medical Dosimetry, Cardiac Sonography, Computed Tomography (CT), Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and several others.
Student in the Accelerated BS in Health Sciences - Pre-Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences (Pre-MIRS) pathway program will complete all required pre-professional coursework needed to be successful in upper-division professional courses at the Center City campus.
While in the pathway program students will begin the process of working with faculty to select concentrations in the Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences professional program. Students who interview and maintain progression criteria are guaranteed to matriculate into the professional phase. Academic advisors and faculty will closely work with pathway students to ensure that they are on pace to transition into the professional phase of the program.
Pre-Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences Pathway Curriculum
The Accelerated BS in Health Sciences - Pre-Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences pathway consists of 50 credits of prerequisite coursework.
Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
CSSX 200 |
Foundations for Lifelong Learning |
3 |
BIOX 110/113 |
Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab |
4 |
BIOX 111/114 |
Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab |
4 |
PHYX 151/152 |
Algebra-based Physics I / Lab |
4 |
PHYX 153/154 |
Algebra-based Physics II / Lab |
4 |
CHMX 112/114 |
Chemistry I/Lab |
4 |
MATX 154 |
Pre-calculus |
3 |
STAX 211 |
Finding & Evaluating Statistical Data |
3 |
HSCX 120 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
ENGX 110 |
College Writing |
3 |
COMX 240 OR COMX 375 |
The Blog OR Public Relations |
3 |
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Electives* |
12 |
TOTAL CREDITS |
50 |
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BS in Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences Curriculum
To progress to the professional phase of the Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences program students must meet the GPA requirement and experience qualifications - learn more about the program.