Clinical Radiation Sciences, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in diagnostic medical sonography

The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Radiation Sciences with the following areas of concentration: diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy and radiography. Upon meeting prerequisites and gaining admission to the program, students complete a three-year, full-time program that includes general education and professional course work. Graduates of the program are eligible for national certification examinations in their respective area of concentration.

Upon completion of one of the concentrations, the graduate is eligible for the relevant national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Graduates of the nuclear medicine technology concentration also are eligible for the certification examination administered by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board. Graduates of the diagnostic medical sonography concentration are also eligible for the certification examination administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Student learning outcomes

Upon completing this program, students will know and know how to do the following:

Program core learning outcomes

• Demonstrate proficiency in performing imaging/therapy procedures
• Demonstrate proper patient care skills
• Practice appropriate methods of patient safety (to include radiation safety as appropriate)
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
• Demonstrate the ability to critically think and problem solve
• Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior

Diagnostic medical sonography concentration-specific outcome

• Demonstrate proficiency in performing sonographic procedures

Special requirements

Students may see prerequisite course work for admission to this program on the pre-health major in clinical radiation sciences page elsewhere in this Bulletin.

English proficiency

All non-native applicants must meet VCU’s minimum TOEFL score requirements prior to admission.

Enrolled students must earn a minimum grade of C in the following CLRS courses:

Degree requirements for Clinical Radiation Sciences, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) with a concentration in diagnostic medical sonography

The minimum number of credit hours required for this degree is 120.

What follows is a sample plan that meets the prescribed requirements within a four-year course of study at VCU. Please contact your adviser before beginning course work toward a degree.

The minimum number of credit hours required for this degree is 120.