Advance your Career by Earning your Bachelors Degree in Radiation Sciences
Online and On Campus Options Now Available
Have you considered a Bachelor's Degree?
Improved marketability is a key reason for obtaining a Bachelors Degree with a major in Radiation Sciences. Possessing a Bachelor's dgree makes it possible to pursue fruther advancement academically, as well as in the fields of radiology, business and public health. Positions in management, supervision and education usually require an advanced degree.
Bachelor of Science in Radiation Science Program (Online)
The online Bachelor of Science in Radiation Sciences BSRS degree provides the Radiologic Technologist with foundational skills necessary to advance within the profession. The BSRS program can be completed in one year, depending on the individual academic plan. Students interested in completing an emphasis in Administration, Education, Science and Advanced Medical Imaging , pre-MS in Radiologist Assistant or Imaging Informatics may be able to do so concurrently with the core program. Please check with the program director about this. Applications are accepted online from November 1 to April 1 for Summer online Term, from March 1 to July 1 for Fall (on campus) Term, and from April 1 to November 1 for the Winter (online) term. Prior to applying, it is advisable to contact the program director for an onofficial workup. Online students are asked to visit Loma Linda twice during the program (orientation and graduation). Each visit is approximately 2-3 days.
On Campus Option: Not all students learn in an online environment. Loma Linda University has an On Campus BSRS program option starting each Fall.
The BSRS Degree is comprised of the following elements:
• The general studies requirements (General Education)
• The radiation technology core requirements (on-campus or online)
• An area of emphasis (administration, education, clinical practice, science, advanced medical imaging, pre-MSRA, or imaging informatics)
The applicant must have certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent specialty certification. Applicants who are eligible to take the ARRT examination for certification but who have not had opportunity to do so are given provisional status for one quarter. Eligibility to continue is subject to student's obtaining certification. It should be understood that the University will not sign or validate registry documents of students who obtained their training in another program.
Brochure includes complete course curriculum and additional program options and information
Admissions:
To be eligible for admission, the applicant must be a graduate of an approved program in radiologic technology, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, or sonography (ultrasound). A maximum of 70 semester or 105 quarter units (didactic only) from an accredited junior college will be accepted as transfer credit. Students who have completed a hospital training program are allowed up to 55 quarter units of academic credit on the basis of their registry certificate. Students studyiing outside the US must meet all program and all International student requirements in order to be considered for the program.
| 2012 Quick Stats Students enrolled: 20 students
Yearly applications received: 30 students |
Program Start Dates
The BSRS program starts in the summer quarter (online), Winter (online) and Fall (On-campus). Applications are accepted: Summer: Nov 1- April 1; Fall March 1 to July 1; Winter April 1 to Nov 1.
Area of emphases: Online (15-26 units)
- Administration (26 units)
- Education (22 units)
- Imaging Informatics (24 units)
- Pre-MSRA (15 units)
Area of emphases: Science (15-20 units)
15-20 quarter units selected from the natural sciences in the areas of biology, microbiology, chemistry, math, or physics. Courses must be taken from two different content areas with the approval of the program director. These courses are taken at your local college/university. A minimum grade of C+ (2.3) is required for all courses.
The following courses are recommended for students interested in applying to the Physician’s Assistant or Medical School programs (see program catalogue for details):
General Biology (w-lab) – 8 units (The full sequence of anatomy & physiology, and microbiology)
General or Inorganic Chemistry (w-lab) – 8 units
Organic Chemistry (w-lab) – 8 units
General Physics (w-lab) – 8 units
Area of emphases: Clinical practice (18-31 units)
A 9-24 month, full-time internship in a clinical specialty can be selected from the following areas:
• Diagnostic Sonography (39 units)
• Cardiac Sonography ( 23 units)
• Nuclear Medicine Technology (18 units)
• Special Imaging Technology (11-18 units)
o Students with special imaging coursework totaling less than 11 units can take an elective course to complete the emphasis. Elective courses must be approved by the program director
• Radiation Therapy Technology (28 units)
Acceptance into these specialties is separate from acceptance into the B.S. degree program.
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.
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.)
Cost of Program
Estimated cost for the full BSRS program including core and chosen emphasis curriculum and misc expenses: $20,000-$30,000.
Application Process
Be sure that your application is complete. Arrange to have your official transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions for the School of Allied Health Professions. Unofficial transcripts or copies of transcripts are not accepted as official. Original transcripts must be sent directly to LLU from the school where the credits were earned.
Contact Us
Timothy Seavey, Program Director Department of Radiation Technology
tseavey@llu.edu
School of Allied Health Professions, Room A-829
Loma Linda, CA 92350
(909) 558-4931-2-0 or 800-422-4558-1-4
Ask for the BSRS Program Director ext: 44068