An Advanced Career in Radiography
The Bachelor of Science Radiologic Sciences (BSRS) degree at Pima Medical Institute is an online offering designed to help current radiologic technologists attain goals of professional advancement in radiography.
Created specifically for radiologic technologists who hold an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification*, the BSRS degree is for those individuals looking for upward advancement in their careers as health care managers and leaders.
Bachelor of Science Radiologic Sciences Program Description
The BSRS degree program is offered online, giving students the flexibility to manage their education around work, family and other personal responsibilities. The program content offers a variety of subjects including courses in advanced level radiography and health care administration.
The dynamic curriculum will provide students with overarching insight into radiologic health care administration. It will prepare students to develop professional leadership skills, acquire advanced knowledge of radiologic procedures, gain exposure to health care administration and apply critical thinking to their personal and professional lives. It will give students the opportunity to explore and integrate information beyond the specific focus of radiography.
Bachelor of Science Radiologic Sciences Program Length
The BSRS program is offered online and takes just over one year (approximately 15 months) to complete. You may be eligible for our Fast Track program. Contact us to see if you qualify.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does online education work?
Pima Medical Institute’s online programs are taught via the Internet, allowing for
schedule flexibility to help you balance school, family, work and other personal commitments. These programs feature a rigorous curriculum and dedicated instructors and staff, just like you’d expect at one of Pima Medical Institute’s physical locations. Each online class is led by an instructor, and you will be part of a virtual class of other students.
Q: Will I be required to be online at a particular time?
No, you do not need to be online at any specific time. You can access your class from any computer with an Internet connection, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Q: Do I have to come to campus?
No, you don’t have to come to a physical campus location while enrolled in an online program at Pima Medical Institute.
Q: What are the goals of the BSRS program?
Upon completion of the program, graduates will hold a bachelor’s degree and have a strong foundation of higher education. In addition, graduates will:
- Identify professional leadership skills
- Develop advanced knowledge of effective health care service delivery
- Analyze behavior, social and cultural trends that influence management in health care settings
Q: What does “fast track” mean?
Fast Track means that an applicant is transferring additional credits beyond the required 70 credits needed to enroll in the BSRS program. By transferring additional credits, students will be able to complete the program in less time. Transfer credit id determined on an individual basis by the campus director and program director.
Q: Will my previous college credits transfer?
Students can transfer into the BSRS from most U.S. Radiography programs, both certificate and degree.
Admission to the program requires that an applicant have completed a total of 70 semester credits of specific coursework at the postsecondary level. The content of these 70 transfer credits shall consist of 15 general education credits and 55 radiography technical credits. Additional transfer credit may be accepted as determined on an individual basis by the campus director and program director. Pima Medical Institute has additional online courses for applicants not transferring 70 credits.
Q: How long is the program? How often will I be required to be online?
The BSRS program consists of 60 weeks of content, or 70 weeks including semester breaks. Individual completion time may vary by student depending on individual progress and credits transferred.
Q: What types of jobs can I get from this degree?
The BSRS degree prepares graduates for management and leadership roles in their field. They can also branch into other areas such as medical or equipment sales or education which will require a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Prerequisites to enroll
Program requirements include:
- Current ARRT certification*.
- Current employment in radiography or graduation from a radiography program within the last five years.
*Other medical imaging certifications will be considered.
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