Bachelor of Science Degree

Radiologic and Imaging Sciences

Valencia College, Bachelor of Science in Radiological Imaging Sciences program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), Valencia's bachelor's program is designed to help you meet industry demands and employer expectations. Thanks to our partnerships with local healthcare providers, this program was designed to meet the local workforce needs and can provide placement for you to conduct your practicum. In addition, this program is especially ideal for working professionals, since all courses, except for the practicum, are offered online.

Is Radiologic and Imaging Sciences for you?

The Radiologic and Imaging Sciences B.S. degree program is offered in an online format to better suit the schedules of working professionals. All academic coursework can be completed using Valencia’s online format, Blackboard. A clinical practicum is included as a component of each chosen concentration to provide opportunities to gain advanced clinical skills. This requires attendance at a clinical facility during one semester. Clinical facilities are available throughout Orlando and the surrounding area.

Is Radiologic and Imaging Sciences for you?

The bachelor’s degree in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences is for imaging professionals who have completed an AS degree in Radiography, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiation Therapy.  With the increasing complexity of technology and procedures, you may find yourself lacking the necessary skills and knowledge base to advance within your organizations.  The AS to BS degree program will provide the opportunity for you to gain valuable knowledge and skills in radiology management/administration, teaching and in an advanced clinical modality of your choice.  This degree will provide you with the skills to assume a leadership role within your profession.

What do Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Technologists do?

A completed bachelor’s degree opens many doors for advancement in your professional career.  In an advanced position within the radiologic and imaging sciences, you will manage high-tech equipment and oversee technologists and the procedures they perform.  This is a challenging and growing field with career opportunities in areas such as:

• computed tomography
• magnetic resonance imaging
• mammography
• angiography
• quality assurance
• and teaching.

Employment opportunities:

While the AS degree is considered adequate for entry level positions in the imaging professions, “the ASRT recognizes the bachelor’s degree as the professional level of radiologic science education” (ASRT, 2008).  Opportunities for advancement within the profession often require additional education (BS degree) and advanced clinical skills which are provided through this degree program.

Studying Radiologic and Imaging Sciences (setting expectations for the student)

Imaging professionals need a strong foundation in imaging theory, anatomy, and pathophysiology to perform advanced procedures.  Courses in Radiology Information Systems, Health Law, Ethics, Leadership and Research Methods all provide a deeper perspective on issues involved in management and other leadership roles.  Each student will choose one of three concentrations such as

• computed tomography
• magnetic resonance imaging
• or quality management

and complete focused coursework and a clinical practicum.