Accelerated BS in Health Sciences-Health Professions Pathways

College

College of Health Professions, Institute of Emerging Health Professions

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Format

Online

Credits

50 - 60

Starting Term

Rolling

Enrollment Options

Full Time, Part Time

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

 

Electives*

12

TOTAL CREDITS

50

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.