BS in Radiological Sciences

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While students can get started working as an ultrasound tech with an associate’s degree or even just on-the-job training, many employers prefer students who have at least a bachelor’s degree. Getting a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Radiological Sciences can not only help students get a job initially, but it can also help them earn a promotion to work in a managerial or administrative role in their field.

Requirements for Earning a BS in Radiological Sciences

Earning a BS in Radiological Sciences typically takes about four years, but this can vary depending on how many credit hours students complete every semester. For those who already have a job as an ultrasound tech or in a related field such as medical assistant or laboratory technician, part-time programs, especially those offered online, provide a flexible option for students.

Every BS in Radiologic Sciences program is slightly different, but they all help students achieve an education in using the technologies involved in radiology and helping doctors diagnose and treat patients. This degree also covers topics relating to management and administration, in order to prepare students for leadership roles in the field. Many programs allow students to choose elective courses related to their specific radiological science area of interest.

A student’s education will likely include:

  • Classroom learning (online or campus)
  • Training on different equipment
  • Clinical hours, where they get a chance to participate in hands-on learning experiences with real patients and real equipment

Further Information About Radiological Sciences

The field of radiology is changing rapidly as researchers develop new treatment options and machines to help ultrasound techs do their jobs. This is a great career area if students are flexible and easily adaptable workers. After students get their BS in this filed, they can start working in their career area or they can choose to get their master’s degree in radiology or a related field to qualify for even more advanced positions.

Bachelor’s Degrees in Radiologic Sciences

Top Online Health Services Programs

There are multiple educational paths that can be taken to become an ultrasound technician or diagnostic medical sonographer. The schools below do not offer ultrasound-specific training, but they do offer medical assisting and other healthcare programs closely related to sonography. You can request information by clicking the college's logo.

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DeVry University
AS in Health IT
 		DeVry University — Although DeVry University's online associate's degree in health information technology program is not specifically an ultrasound training program, it does prepare students to be HIT leaders in contemporary hospitals, physician's offices, medical clinics, and more.
Virginia College Online
BS in Health Services Mgmt
 		Virginia College Online — If you want to complete a health-based interdisciplinary studies degree online that will prepare you for ultrasound technology as well as for management, then apply for Virginia College's bachelor's degree in Health Services Management or associate's degree in medical office administration. The tuition for each program includes the cost of every textbook for every course. After earning this degree, additional training may be required to become an ultrasound technician.
Herzing University
AS in Medical Assisting
 		Herzing University — The AS in medical assisting degree program from Herzing University is not an ultrasound training program, but it does present students with an introduction to a physician's office, and can help lead to careers in sonography. Students learn how to assist doctors and nurses in the exam room as well as perform routine medical laboratory procedures.
Hodges University
AS in Health Info Mgmt
AS in Health Admin
 		Hodges University — Hodges University's AS in Health Information Technology and AS in Health Administration programs, while not purely an ultrasound training program, do teach students how to use the latest information technology to meet the needs of the healthcare industry. Health information technology allows medical offices to collect and analyze data from patients and doctors, a vital part of the medical process. Students learn to manage patient health information, medical records, administer computer information systems, and code diagnoses and procedures.
Lincoln College
AAS in Health IT
 		Lincoln College — The AAS in Health IT degree program from Lincoln College Online teaches students the ins and outs of technological-related medical work such as data tracking, organizing, and recorded. This degree is useful for anyone wishing to advance in his/her career within a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, ultrasound clinics, physician offices, and more. Additional training is required before becoming an ultrasound technician.

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DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University operates as DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. AC0060. DeVry University is authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus - 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211. Program availability varies by location.

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