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About Medical Imaging Science
How would you like to use ultrasound imaging to diagnose a heart condition? Or find out how you can use non-invasive testing for stroke prevention?
The Medical Imaging Science major is designed for students who would like to train in the fields of diagnostic medical sonography, or cardiac and vascular technology. These trained health care professionals work alongside physicians and other professionals in the diagnosis and care of patients.
Classes you can take:
Fundamentals of Biology, Genetics, Cell & Molecular Biology, Statistics, Calculus, Ecological Anthropology, Computer Law and Ethics, Bio-Organic Chemistry
- BIOL 111 - FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY I LECTURE
- BIOL 113 - FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY II LEC
- BIOL 332 - GENETICS LECTURE
- BIOL 407 - CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LEC
- PSYC 242 - STATISTICS
- MATH 121 - CALCULUS I
- ENST 312 - ECOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
- INFO 315 - COMPUTER LAW AND ETHICS
- CHEM 206 - ESSNTLS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LEC
- CHEM 206L - ESSNTLS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB
Career Opportunities
As a medical imaging science major, you’ll choose from four concentrations, depending on your career path interests.
- Cardiac Sonography
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Vascular Sonography
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $58,800 - $100,660 |
| Statisticians | $58,670 - $164,300 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $60,660 - $168,270 |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | $56,650 - $135,460 |
| Biological Technicians | $35,490 - $79,970 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $67,210 - $103,050 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $50,770 - $92,800 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | $25,990 - $54,070 |
* Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020). For more information about careers and assistance in making your career plans, please contact Career Services (cahill@ramapo.edu) or visit www.ramapo.edu/careercenter/.
Hands-On Learning
This program is jointly offered through Ramapo College of New Jersey and Rutgers – School of Health Professions. (Rutgers SHP) Applications to the professional phase of the program are due January 15 of your junior year.
Students must complete 96 credits including the General Education requirements, TAS requirements, and a preprofessional core. Students who transfer to Ramapo College must complete 48 credits at Ramapo, 29.5 of which are science and math courses in the major before completing the program at Rutgers-SHP. They then complete a 46-50 -credit professional program at Rutgers-SHP. This latter part takes 15 months starting in the fall after the junior year.
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