Course variations

Course summary

This program is designed to educate students in a foundation of mathematics and the sciences applicable to the interdisciplinary and applied science of diagnostic imaging. The program currently offers theoretical and clinical course work in the advanced level modalities of Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Ultrasound. Graduates of the Program will meet the demand for professional personnel to perform patient imaging procedures on state-of-the-art advanced imaging systems, process and enhance computer images, prepare and administer contrast agents, maintain strict quality control guidelines, and conduct research in the comprehensive medical imaging area.

Program modules

CMI 330 Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging, CMI 331 Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, CMI 332 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pathology, CMI 350 Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation, CMI 351 Abdominal Ultrasound, CMI 352 Obstetric Ultrasound, CMI 353 Gynecologic Ultrasound, CMI 354 Vascular Ultrasound, CMI 355 Ultrasound Practicum, CMI 360 Principles of Computed Tomography, CMI 361 Computed Tomography Pathology, CMI 376 Sectional Anatomy in Medical Imaging, CMI 479 Advanced Topics and Management, CMI 481 Digital Data Management, CMI 485 Imaging Case Reviews, CMI 490 Comprehensive Medical Imaging Clinical Education.

Entry requirement for international students

Students to be admitted should have graduated or will graduate from an accredited or approved high school and do not have any transferable college credits, and may fulfill the following admission requirements; Earn a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in the following high school academic units: Emphasis on composition, rhetoric, and American, English, and world literature, Algebra or higher level mathematics, including first- and second-year algebra, geometry, analytic geometry, trigonometry, pre calculus, probability and statistics, and other advanced mathematics, World history, geography, U.S. history, economics, government and law. Biology, chemistry, or physics, with at least two years in a laboratory science. A combined score from the SAT Critical Reading and Math sections of at least a 1040, or an ACT composite score of at least 22, or a Nevada Advanced High School Diploma. All applicants whose native language is not English MUST take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A score of 500 or better is required for general admission (173 on computer-based test or 61 on IBT), 525 or better to major in Hotel Administration (195 or higher on computer-based test or 70 on IBT).

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS

Department name

School of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences