Pre-Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences

Program Overview

The Pre-Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (Pre-MIRS) program at Jefferson prepares students for a career in medical imaging and radiation sciences with a two-year pre-professional foundation. In Year 1 and Year 2, students take a general curriculum with courses in sciences, humanities, health professions, and electives. Upon meeting progression criteria, students are guaranteed matriculation to the professional phase, where they choose a concentration from MRI, Radiography, Abdomen-extended and Ob/GYN Sonography, Cardiac Sonography, or Vascular Sonography.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Pre-Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (Pre-MIRS) program is a two-year pre-professional program designed to prepare students for a career in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. The program provides a strong foundation in sciences and humanities, preparing students for success in upper-division courses. Students complete two years of pre-professional coursework with other pre-medical and health students on Jefferson’s East Falls Campus. In the fall of their second year, students select from five concentrations for Year 3: MRI, Radiography, Abdomen-extended and Ob/GYN Sonography, Cardiac Sonography, and Vascular Sonography. Students who maintain progression criteria are guaranteed to matriculate into the professional phase.

Outline:

Pre-Professional Phase (Years 1 & 2):

• Health Sciences Pre-Professional Curriculum:
• Hallmarks:
• Pathways Seminar
• Topics in American Studies
• Writing Seminar I & II
• Pre-Calculus/ Introduction to Calculus
• Diversity/Citizenship (2 courses)
• Social & Life Sciences:
• Introduction to Psychology
• Core Concepts in Biology with Lab
• Chemistry I with Lab
• Chemistry II with Lab (optional; required for Nuclear Medicine concentration)
• Physics I & II
• Anatomy and Physiology I & II with Lab
• Health Sciences:
• Introduction to Health Professions
• Introduction to Health Care
• Applied Statistics
• Health Sciences Elective
• Medical Terminology
• Elective:
• Free Elective
• Progression Criteria:
• All courses (minimum "C" grade)
• Overall minimum 3.0 GPA and minimum 3.0 science GPA
• Science prerequisites (CHEM 103/L; BIOL 201/L & 202/L; and PHYC 111 & 112)

Professional Phase (Years 3 & 4):

• Guaranteed Matriculation: Students who maintain progression criteria are guaranteed to matriculate into the Professional Phase.
• Location: Jefferson - Center City Campus
• Full-Time Program: Full-time means Monday through Friday, fall, spring, and summer semesters.
• Year 3 Concentrations:
• MRI
• Radiography
• Abdomen-extended and Ob/GYN Sonography
• Cardiac Sonography
• Vascular Sonography
• Year 4 Concentrations: Students are recommended to study the concentration they are most interested in working in during Year 4.
• Advisement: All pre-professional phase students must attend advisement sessions as scheduled during Year 1 and Year 2.

Other:

• Environment: The program emphasizes a stimulating and supportive environment where students are treated as professionals from day one.
• Clinical Experiences: Students in Year 3 and Year 4 participate in classes, labs, and clinical experiences on a full-time basis during the entire fall, spring, and summer semesters.
• Travel Time: Students should include travel time to and from classes, labs, and clinical rotations, in addition to study and assignment time during Year 3 and Year 4.
• Concentrations: Concentrations prepare students for success in a specific area of technological practice.