Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences

(with a minor in Health Care Administration)

Overview of Program

This is an online program only and is not offered on campus.

The Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences (BSRS) degree is a post-professional degree that provides the radiologic technologist with the foundational skills necessary to advance within the profession. Advancement into areas such as: management, supervisor, lead technologist, PACS manager, entry-level radiography instructor, and radiologist assistant can be obtained more readily when completing this advanced degree.

You may be closer to finishing your bachelor's degree than you think. When you combine your General Education credits with your Clinical Specialty, you could finish this program in about one year.

Why Seek Advancement?
Improved marketability is one of the key reasons for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in radiation sciences. Additionally, the Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences degree includes a minor in Health Care Administration, which further enhances the BSRS graduate’s career prospects. The BSRS program provides the groundwork for students planning on further advancement into graduate and post-graduate degrees, such as a master's degree or PhD degree. Not only will the BSRS degree provide individuals with more opportunity in the field of radiation science but also within the fields of business and public health.

Areas of Emphasis
Beyond the required core courses, students must choose an area of emphasis in either administration and education, science, imaging informatics, or a clinical specialty.

Clinical

Computed Tomography/MRI (CT/Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Nuclear Medicine
Radiation Therapy
Ultrasound

Non-clinical

Administration and Education (online)
Imaging Informatics (online)
Science (Students planning on advancing into areas such as physician assistant, radiology assistant, or dental or medical school will find this to be the best choice.)

Program Advising
Please contact the program director for an initial unofficial review of transcripts and guidance for those seeking this degree. You may mail or email unofficial copies of your transcripts to rstone@llu.edu. Please include which program you are interested in and the area of emphasis that you plan to complete.

Renee Stone, Program Director
Department of Radiation Technology
School of Allied Health Professions, Room A-829
Loma Linda, CA 92350
(909) 558-4931

Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences

Admission Requirements

General education requirements should be completed prior to entering the program. Students are expected to be within twelve (12) quarter units of meeting the general education requirements prior to acceptance. Statistics and Research Methods (within the last five years) are two required courses for acceptance into the BSRS program.

The Bachelor of Science in Radiation Science degree is an online degree program that starts a new session each summer. The BSRS core program is four quarters in length. Students who are interested in completing the area of emphasis in Administration and Education or Imaging Informatics can do so concurrently. This can be completed within a one-year time frame.

Students may complete the bachelor's core requirements prior to completion of the clinical area of emphasis. Students may also choose to complete the core class work after completing the clinical area of emphasis. Acceptance into one of the clinical specialty areas is separate from acceptance into the BSRS core program.

Once students complete the BSRS core, specialty classes (area of emphasis), and have completed ALL GE requirements they will be able to participate in the next graduation ceremony, which is held every year in June.

Start Dates

The BSRS program starts once a year in the summer quarter. Applications are accepted online from November 1 through March 1.

Certification

The applicant must have certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or its equivale. Applicants who are eligible to take the ARRT examination for certification but who have not had the opportunity to do so are given provisional status for one quarter in order to give time to take the exam. The University will not sign or verify registry documents of students who obtained their training from another program.

Educational Background

Acceptance into the BSRS program is contingent on completion of an accredited associate's degree (or equivalent) in medical radiography.

Minimum GPA

Students should not expect admission into the BS program if their cumulative grade point average is below 2.5. (Science and non-science subjects are computed separately.)

Transfer Credit

A maximum of 70 semester or 105 quarter units from an accredited junior college will be accepted, including units for clinical training. Students who have completed a hospital training program are allowed up to 55 units of academic credit on the basis of their registry certificate.

Application Process

Be sure that your application is complete, including your statement of purpose, application fee, and references. Arrange to have your official transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions for the School of Allied Health Professions. Transcript copies are not considered official. Original transcripts must be sent directly from the school where the credits were earned.

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Department of Radiation Technology
School of Allied Health Professions, Room A-829
Loma Linda, CA 92350
(909) 558-4931

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Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences

(with a minor in Health Care Administration)

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