Accelerated BS in Health Sciences—Health Professions Pathways

At a Glance

  • College

    Institute of Emerging Health Professions, Online Programs

  • Degree

    Bachelor of Science

  • Format

    Online

  • Credits

    50 - 73

  • Starting Term

    Rolling

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Name: Ann Solan, PhD
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  • Assistant Dean, Continuing Studies & Online Learning
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Name: Mike Kennedy, MBA
Position: Associate Director, Transfer Admissions & Continuing & Professional Studies
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Pre-Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences Pathway

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 NumberCourse TitleCredits
CSSX 200Foundations for Lifelong Learning3
BIOX 110/113Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab4
BIOX 111/114Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab4
PHYX 151/152Algebra-based Physics I / Lab4
PHYX 153/154Algebra-based Physics II / Lab4
CHMX 112/114Chemistry I/Lab4
MATX 154Pre-calculus3
STAX 211Finding & Evaluating Statistical Data3
HSCX 120Medical Terminology3
ENGX 110College Writing3
COMX 240 OR COMX 375The Blog OR Public Relations3
 Electives*12
TOTAL CREDITS50

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.