Medical Imaging, B.S.
Students who complete the degree requirements through Marshall University will be granted a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging degree once the applicant has fulfilled all requirements from the School of Medical Imaging. Upon graduation students are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam. Applicants for the ARRT Radiography certification exam must graduate with degree from an accredited college/university. The radiography program has a full eight-year accreditation through the Joint Review Committee on Education In Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Four-Year Medical Imaging Program Admission Requirements
Year One: Applicants must demonstrate unconditional admission into Marshall University. Year One coursework will occur at Marshall University. Upon completion of the Year One curriculum, students can make separate application to SOMI. Admission to the SOMI is limited to 20-25 students. Applicants are ranked by points.
- GPA: 2.50 minimum
- Grade of C or better in:
Course List Code Title Credit Hours BSC 227 Human Anatomy 3 BSC 227L Human Anatomy Lab 1 BSC 228 
Human Physiology 3 BSC 228L Human Physiology Lab 1 PHY 101 Conceptual Physics 3 PHY 101L Conceptual Physics Lab 1 MTH 121 Concepts and Applications (CT) (or higher) 3 CLS 105 Medical-Lab Terminology (CT) 3 - Progression through to Year Four is dependent upon maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.50 and grade of C or better in all Medical Imaging coursework.
- Negative drug screen and background check. Drug screen and background checks will be conducted at the applicant’s expense.
Course Requirements
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MTH 121 | Concepts and Applications (CT) | 3 |
| CLS 105 | Medical-Lab Terminology (CT) | 3 |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| MTH 121 | Concepts and Applications (CT) | 3 |
| BSC 228 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BSC 228L | Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Adv Practice Medical Img (recommended) | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Transcultural Healthcare (recommended) | ||
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| Transcultural Healthcare (recommended) | ||
| Capstone (see area of emphasis) | 3 | |
| Major-Specific | ||
| BSC 227 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BSC 227L | Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| BSC 228 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BSC 228L | Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| PHY 101 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
| PHY 101L | Conceptual Physics Lab | 1 |
| CLS 105 | Medical-Lab Terminology (CT) | 3 |
| MI 201 | Intro to Radiography | 3 |
| MI 202 | Patient Care Img Science | 3 |
| MI 204 | Radiographic Anatomy | 3 |
| MI 205 | Imaging Procedures I | 4 |
| MI 206 | Clinical Practice I | 4 |
| MI 207 | Imaging Procedures II | 4 |
| MI 208 | Pharmacology for Imaging Sci | 2 |
| MI 209 | Intro to Imaging Equip | 3 |
| MI 210 | Clinical Practice II | 4 |
| MI 211 | Seminar Imaging Science | 1 |
| MI 212 | Seminar Imaging Sciences II | 1 |
| MI 302 | Princ of Radiation Physics | 3 |
| MI 303 | Image Acquisition | 3 |
| MI 304 | Radiographic Pathology | 3 |
| MI 305 | Clinical Practice IV | 4 |
| MI 306 | Seminar Imaging Science | 1 |
| MI 307 | Radiobiology | 3 |
| MI 308 | Rad Image Analysis | 2 |
| MI 309 | Image Acquisition II | 3 |
| MI 310 | Clinical Practice V | 4 |
| MI 311 | Seminar Imaging Sciences III | 1 |
| MI 321 | Imaging Procedures III | 4 |
| Statistics | 3 | |
Areas of Emphasis-Specific
In Year 4, students must choose one of the five areas of emphasis:
- Advanced Diagnostic Radiography (31 hours)
- Cardiovascular/Interventional Advanced Practice (31 hours)
- CT/MRI Advanced Practice Track (31-34 hours)
- Mammography (31 hours)
- Medical Imaging Management Advanced Practice Track (34 hours)
Major Information
- Students in the Medical Imaging Program must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.50 and receive a grade of C or better in all MI coursework.
- All applicants must meet the professional guidelines established by the ARRT to sit for particular certification examinations.
- By Year 3, students in Medical Imaging must select an area of emphasis to complete the degree.
Semester Plan
St. Mary’s School of Medical Imaging (SOMI) is a hospital-based program, partnered with Marshall University to offer a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging. The program curriculum is designed to prepare students to practice Medical Imaging and introduce students to related specialized imaging modalities. The program can be completed in four years. Credentialed Radiographers may enter the professional portion of the program (fourth year) and also obtain the degree.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| BSC 227 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BSC 227L | Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| CLS 105 | Medical-Lab Terminology (CT) | 3 |
| MTH 121 | Concepts and Applications (CT) | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103 | Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| BSC 228 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BSC 228L | Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| PHY 101 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
| PHY 101L | Conceptual Physics Lab | 1 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MI 202 | Patient Care Img Science | 3 |
| MI 201 | Intro to Radiography | 3 |
| MI 204 | Radiographic Anatomy | 3 |
| MI 205 | Imaging Procedures I | 4 |
| MI 206 | Clinical Practice I | 4 |
| MI 211 | Seminar Imaging Science | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MI 208 | Pharmacology for Imaging Sci | 2 |
| MI 209 | Intro to Imaging Equip | 3 |
| MI 304 | Radiographic Pathology | 3 |
| MI 207 | Imaging Procedures II | 4 |
| MI 210 | Clinical Practice II | 4 |
| MI 212 | Seminar Imaging Sciences II | 1 |
| Summer | ||
| Statistics | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 20 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MI 302 | Princ of Radiation Physics | 3 |
| MI 307 | Radiobiology | 3 |
| MI 303 | Image Acquisition | 3 |
| MI 321 | Imaging Procedures III | 4 |
| MI 305 | Clinical Practice IV | 4 |
| MI 306 | Seminar Imaging Science | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MI 322 | Radiation Safety | 3 |
| MI 308 | Rad Image Analysis | 2 |
| MI 309 | Image Acquisition II | 3 |
| MI 310 | Clinical Practice V | 4 |
| MI 311 | Seminar Imaging Sciences III | 1 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MI 403 | Adv Practice Medical Img | 3 |
| MI 409 | Adv Clinical Practice | 4 |
| MI 401 | Seminar in Imaging Sci | 1 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Students take additional courses based on the Area of Emphasis chosen: | 3 | |
| Advanced Diagnostic Radiography | ||
| Adv Trauma and Surgical Rad | ||
| Cardiovascular/Interventional Advanced Practice | ||
| Students who want to gain expertise in Cardiovascular will take MI 434. Students who want to gain expertise in Vascular Interventional will take MI 408. | ||
| CT MRI Advanced Practice Track | ||
| Students who want to gain expertise in CT will take MI 404. Students who want to gain expertise in MRI will take MI 404 and MI 406. | ||
| Mammography | ||
| Mammography | ||
| Medical Imaging Management Advanced Practice Track | ||
| Radiography Management I | ||
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MI 410 | Research Medical Imaging | 3 |
| MI 411 | Transcultural Healthcare | 3 |
| MI 426 | Advanced Clinical Practice II | 4 |
| MI 435 | Seminar ARRT Exam Review II | 1 |
| Students take additional courses based on the Area of Emphasis chosen: | 3-6 | |
| Advanced Diagnostic Radiography | ||
| Geriatric and Pediatric Rad | ||
| Cardiovascular/Interventional Advanced Practice | ||
| Students who want to gain expertise in Cardiovascular will take MI 407. Students who want to gain expertise in Vascular Interventional will take MI 443. | ||
| CT MRI Advanced Practice Track | ||
| Students who want to gain expertise in CT will take MI 405. Students who want to gain expertise in MRI will take MI 432. | ||
| Mammography | ||
| Mammography II | ||
| Medical Imaging Management Advanced Practice Track | ||
| Radiography Management II | ||
| RIS and PACS Principles | ||
| Credit Hours | 14-17 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 134-137 | |