Medical imagers are integral members of the healthcare team. The Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Science prepares graduates with knowledge and skills to understand and use technologies to examine various parts of the body to guide patient diagnosis, monitoring, treatment planning, and other critical decision-making.  Students at FDU can choose between one of two sonography concentrations and earn a degree that is awarded jointly between FDU and Rutgers University

Graduates who earn the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Science will be eligible for national certification and state licensure, where applicable. The national certification in sonography is a professional certification that is awarded to qualified individuals who have demonstrated their knowledge and skills in diagnostic medical sonography through a rigorous examination process. The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) is the organization responsible for administering the certification exam and maintaining the registry of certified sonographers. To be eligible to take the certification exam, candidates must meet certain education and clinical experience requirements. These typically include completion of an accredited sonography program, as well as a certain number of clinical hours in the field. Certification in sonography is not a requirement for practice in all states, but many employers prefer or require certification as a way to ensure that their sonographers have met certain professional standards. Additionally, certification can provide sonographers with more job opportunities, higher salaries, and increased professional recognition.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic medical sonographers provide patient services using diagnostic ultrasound under the supervision of a licensed physician, who is responsible for the interpretation of ultrasound images. Sonographers look for subtle differences between health and pathological areas and decide what images are significant in meeting the objectives of the study. 

A minimum of 138 credits is required for graduation from this concentration.  After completion of 3 years of study at FDU (minimum 92 credits), students apply for acceptance into the Rutgers School of Health Professions. If accepted, the degree program is completed in 15 months at Rutgers University (additional 46 credits). Students will earn a Joint (FDU and Rutgers) BS Degree in Medical Imaging Science with Certificate/Concentration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. See Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program – Rutgers SHP for additional information.

Cardiovascular Sonography

Cardiovascular sonographers (or “echocardiographers”) provide patient services using diagnostic ultrasound under the supervision of a licensed physician, who is responsible for the interpretation of ultrasound images.  Cardiovascular sonographers are specially trained to use imaging technology to support diagnosis and monitoring of heart problems in patients. Among other skills, they operate ultrasound equipment that provides moving 2-dimaensional and 3-dimensional images of the heart and its chambers. 

A minimum of 142 credits is required for graduation from this concentration.  After completion of 3 years of study at FDU (minimum 92 credits), students apply for acceptance into the Rutgers School of Health Professions.  If accepted, the program is completed in 15 months at Rutgers University (additional 50 credits). Students will earn a Joint (FDU and Rutgers) BS Degree in Medical Imaging Science with Certificate/Concentration in Cardiovascular Sonography. See Cardiac Sonography Program – Rutgers SHP for additional information.

 

Admission Requirements

Admission to FDU

  • Completion of the following high school studies:
    • 4 units of English
    • 1 unit of Chemistry + Lab
    • 2 units of History
    • 1 unit of Biology + Lab
    • 2 units of college preparatory Mathematics
  • At least 16 high school academic units
  • GPA of 3.00 or higher
  • Graduation from an accredited secondary school with a record indicating potential to succeed in college.

Admission to Rutgers University

  • Students admitted to the BS in Medical Imaging science major must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.85 in their pre-professional course work.
  • A separate application to Rutgers University is required during the junior year of study at FDU.
  • Students admitted to the 4th year professional phase are selected by the Rutgers Admissions Committee from among those applicants meeting these minimum standards. Admission cannot be guaranteed by FDU.

Academic Program Plan

1st Semester (16 credits)

2nd Semester (16 credits)

3rd Semester (17 credits)

  • BIOL2203/BIOL2223 Anatomy and Physiology I + Lab
  • CHEM2261/CHEM2263Organic Chemistry I + Lab
  • UNIV2001 Cross-cultural Perspectives
  • Social Science OR Behavioral Science: Select from GenEd options 
  • Oral Communication: Select from GenEd options

4th Semester (14 credits)

5th Semester (13 credits)

  • MEDT1130 Bioethics
  • PHYS2203/PHYS2201 University Physics I + Lab
  • Creative and Expressive Arts OR Humanities: Select from GenEd options
  • Information and Technological Literacy: Select from GenEd options 

6th Semester (15-16 credits)

  • PHYS2204/PHYS2102 University Physics II + Lab
  • PSYC2210 Psychological Statistics
  • MEDT2006 Medical Terminology
  • Social Science OR Behavioral Science: Select from GenEd options 
  • Creative and Expressive Arts OR Humanities: Select from GenEd options

 

Contact Information
Administrative Coordinator for Entry Level Programs
201-692-2388
snah@fdu.edu