Health and Life Sciences Majors at IUPUI

Undergraduate Majors : Radiography (Associate degree)

Description

Radiographers are radiologic technologist who safely apply x-rays to produce images of the body. Physicians use these images to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries incurred by patients. Skilled radiographers use knowledge of anatomy, imaging principles and radiation protection, as they determine exposure factors and position patients for a variety of examinations, which may include surgical imaging procedures. The radiographer may also assist in fluoroscopic procedures and other complex procedures, often involving the introduction of opaque contrast media into patients through needles or catheters.

Admission

The application deadline is November 15th each year with entry into the program beginning in Summer Session II of the following year and continuing for 22 months. For those with less than 12 credit hours of college you must have a minimum 3.0 high school cumulative GPA and a minimum 2.8 cumulative college GPA with a C or better in English composition and intermediate algebra. For applicants with 12 or more credit hours of college you must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in math/science courses. An interview is required and a pre-interview questionnaire should be submitted with the application.

What can you do with this major?

Most technologists are employed in hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, outpatient care centers, medical and diagnostic laboratories, and physicians’ offices. Although hospitals remain the primary employer of most graduates, a greater number of new jobs will be found in physicians’ offices and diagnostic imaging centers (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07).