Radiologic Sciences, B.S. (2 + 2)

At the University of Mississippi, Radiologic Sciences is a 2+2  program that is not completed at the UM-Oxford campus. Traditionally, UM students prepare to complete two years of coursework then apply to University of Mississippi Medical Center's Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program in Jackson, MS. Acceptance into the final two years of clinical coursework is competitive and class size is limited. Licensed professionals are then able to seek further certification and specialization in modalities such as: magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), sonography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, or mammography among others.

While at UM, you will be enrolled in the Allied Health Studies major and be assigned an academic counselor who will ensure that you have the pre-requisite courses needed to be able to apply to the radiologic sciences schools of your choice. Pre-requisite requirements are determined by your schools of interest. Our office not only keeps you on track with pre-requisites, we provide tutoring, application assistance, mock interviews to help prepare for the actual interview, and help with locating schools based on your criteria.  

Incoming freshman will select the Radiologic Sciences emphasis for Allied Health Studies on their UM application. Others complete the short online form to be assigned to an HPAO advisor and notified about HPAO programs and services.

The Value of an Allied Health Studies Degree

Allied Health Studies majors gain the ability to understand human behavior, communicate complex ideas, think critically, interpret data, and engage with a diverse world. These skills prepare our majors to enter any allied health profession and become leaders of the future.

What is Radiologic Sciences?

Utilizing specialized imaging equipment and advanced computer technology, the radiologic technologist is responsible for performing a variety of challenging and interesting examinations on a diverse patient population. Radiologic technologists work closely with other members of the health care profession and are vital in providing the images necessary for diagnosing disease and injury.

Radiologic sciences is a term used to describe the related fields pertaining to imaging techniques for medical diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment - not only diagnostic radiology, but also bone densitometry, cardiovascular/interventional radiography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy and sonography.

• For more information regarding radiologic technologists' salary, job outlook, and resources, visit Explorehealthcareers.
• For job outlook information for radiologic and MRI technologists, visit the Occupation Outlook Handbook.