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Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Accelerated General Track

USA

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What will I learn?

Our year-round, three-year program will prepare you to qualify as an entry-level sonographer with options to concentrate in abdomen-extended and obstetrics and gynecology sonography.

In this 36-month immersive program at our Boston campus, you will work in clinical settings alongside professional experts at renowned medical facilities in New England and beyond. Your bachelor’s degree will give you a strong foundation in abdominal and obstetric/gynecological as well as knowledge in breast, pediatric, musculoskeletal, and vascular medical imaging. You also will gain an in-depth understanding of internal human anatomy. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to sit for national registry exams in abdomen and obstetrics and gynecology offered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Your 36-Month Journey

Gain critical knowledge and insights from faculty who are experts in the field as you train using the latest technologies.

First-Year Experience

build a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, algebra, and trigonometry
learn the essentials of expository writing and interpersonal communication for health professionals
explore patient and healthcare communities through the study of American culture, public life, and human psychology

Second-Year Experience

explore the intricacies of diagnostic medical sonography
learn the physics and instrumentation of sonography and sonography lab procedures
study abdominal, obstetrics/gynecology, breast, and vascular sonography

Third-Year Experience

build a thorough knowledge of healthcare ethics and how to apply clinical thinking in sonography
participate as a member of a healthcare team in multiple general clinical sonography rotations
gain insights into advanced sonography problem solving

To prepare competent entry-level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for the Abdominal Sonography-Extended and Obstetrics and Gynecology concentrations.

A DMS professional provides direct care for patients in hospitals or outpatient facilities and must be able to apply acquired knowledge and physical tasks to skillfully perform sonography procedures.

Which department am I in?

School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
US$54,480.00 per year
USD $1,380 per credit hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

3 September 2024

Venue

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)

Boston Campus,

179 Longwood Avenue,

BOSTON,

Massachusetts,

02115, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All first-year applicants must submit the following credentials along with their completed application: Official high school transcript.

Language Proficiency: TOEFL iBT – 79; TOEFL ITP – 550; IELTS - 6.5; iTEP - 4.0; PTE Academic – 58; Duolingo - 105.

The Admission Office accepts applications from international students on a rolling basis with priority filing dates of November 1 (Early Action I), December 1 (Early Action II), and February 1 (Regular Decision).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)

As a global leader in healthcare education, offering over 100 programs of study—MCPHS positions students for successful careers.

  • #1 university in the U.S. for earning power, WSJ/2018
  • #4 transformative college in the U.S., Money Magazine 2020
  • #3 for median earnings, USD 118,171, Georgetown University ‘22
  • #9 specialty international institutions, Open Doors 2018

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