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Undergraduate Majors : Medical Imaging Technology
Description
The medical imaging technologist is a skilled radiographer qualified to provide patient care and service in the most advanced imaging modalities of diagnostic radiology including: interventional procedures, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and sonography. Skilled medical imaging technologist use knowledge of anatomy, physiology and imaging principles to create images of the body. Physicians use these images to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries incurred by patients.
Admission
The application deadline is November 15th each year with entry into the program beginning in June of the following year and continuing for 10 1/2 months. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 is required with a 2.5 minimum GPA for all life and physical sciences courses, and a 3.0 minimum GPA in all Radiologic Tech courses. No interview, but written essay is required with application. Evidence of radiography certification by ARRT is required for all applicants.
What can you do with this major?
Although hospitals are expected to continue to be the major employer, employment is expected to grow faster in medical and diagnostic laboratories, offices of physicians, and other ambulatory health care services, including blood and organ banks (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05).
Further Information
- Degree requirements [PDF]
- Health Professions Application Information [PDF]
- IU School of Medicine's Health Professions Programs
- Marti Reeser, 317-278-4752, dreeser@iupui.edu or Beth Goodman, becappa@iupui.edu
