Medical Imaging Sciences, B.S.
The B.S. in Medical Imaging Sciences is a joint-degree program with the Rutgers University School of Health Professions in Newark and Scotch Plains. At GCU, students take a specific set of science courses leading to a minor in biology, and complete the general education (physical education, humanities, and social sciences) requirements at GCU. This typically adds up to a total of 85 or more GCU credits. In the fall of the junior year (consult with advisor and Rutgers University website for deadline date), the student applies to the Rutgers University’s School of Health Professions. The student chooses one of the following specialties: cardiovascular sonography or diagnostic medical sonography. If accepted, the student spends 15 to 18 months taking the specialized courses (46–50 credits) in the field of study at Rutgers University. At the conclusion of the period of study at Rutgers University, the student earns a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences, jointly awarded by GCU and Rutgers University. Students pay GCU tuition and fees while enrolled at GCU, and Rutgers University tuition and fees while enrolled at Rutgers University.
GCU does not guarantee acceptance into any Rutgers University program. Rutgers University generally expects applicants to have earned no grade lower than a C in the required science courses and no lower than a B- in BI213 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and BI214 Human Anatomy & Physiology II and to have a minimum GPA of at least 2.85 (requirements subject to change). Meeting or exceeding the minimum GPA does not guarantee acceptance into the Rutgers University program. Some Rutgers University courses are taught online.
To earn this degree, students must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including General Education requirements and the major requirements below.
Medical Imaging Sciences Major with a Minor in Biology (Requirements for All Specializations)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | ||
| BI121 | Cellular Organiz., Energetics & Function | 4.0 |
| BI204 | Genetics & Evolution | 4.0 |
| BI213 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4.0 |
| BI214 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 3.0-4.0 | |
| Microbiology | ||
| Pathophysiology 1 | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Advanced Molecular Genetics | ||
| Immunology | ||
or BI428 | Fundamentals of Immunology | |
| Biochemistry I | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Biology elective 2 | 4.0 | |
| Chemistry | ||
| CH113 | General Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| CH114 | General Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| CH223 | Organic Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| Health Related Professions | ||
| HRP200 | Medical Terminology | 3.0 |
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.0-4.0 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| Physics | ||
| Select one of the following sequences: | 8.0 | |
| Physics in Everyday Life I and Physics in Everyday Life II | ||
| College Physics I and College Physics II | ||
| University Physics I and University Physics II | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| Experimental Design & Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Statistical Thinking | ||
| Rsrch Mthds & Stats for the Beh Sciences | ||
| Social and Crime Statistics | ||
| Total Credits | 52.0-54.0 | |
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Recommended for students in the Medical Imaging Sciences major
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One of the nine courses in the preceding list is recommended. BI422 Advanced Molecular Genetics is highly recommended.
Recommended electives, particularly for students planning to seek an advanced degree in science: CH224 Organic Chemistry II and MA116 Calculus II. All of the preceding required courses must be completed prior to entry into the Rutgers University portion of the program.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| GEN101 | Pathway to the Bridge 1 | 2.0 |
| EN111 or EN221 |
Academic Writing and Research I 1 or Honors Argument: Rhetoric & Research |
3.0 |
| Select one of the following: 1,2 | 3.0-4.0 | |
| College Algebra (or higher level MA course) 1,2 | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Calculus II | ||
| BI121 | Cellular Organiz., Energetics & Function 1,2 | 4.0 |
| Social Science 1 1 | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 15.0-16.0 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| GEN199 | WI:Discovering Self in the Universe 1 | 3.0 |
| Mod. Lang. or V&P Arts 1 | 3.0 | |
| BI204 | Genetics & Evolution 2 | 4.0 |
| Mod. Lang. or V&P Arts 1 | 3.0 | |
| Social Science 2 or History 1 | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 16.0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Literature 1 | 3.0 | |
| Social Science 2 or History 1 | 3.0 | |
| CH113 | General Chemistry I 2 | 4.0 |
| BI213 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I 2 | 4.0 |
| Mod. Lang. or V&P Arts 1 | 3.0 | |
| Credits | 17.0 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| PL245 | Philosophical Inquiry (or Religious Studies) 1 | 3.0 |
| HRP200 | Medical Terminology | 3.0 |
| CH114 | General Chemistry II 2 | 4.0 |
| BI214 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II 2 | 4.0 |
| Select one of the following: 2 | 3.0 | |
| Introduction to Statistical Thinking | ||
| Experimental Design & Statistics | ||
| Rsrch Mthds & Stats for the Beh Sciences | ||
| Social and Crime Statistics | ||
| Credits | 17.0 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| PL245 | Philosophical Inquiry (or Religious Studies) 1 | 3.0 |
| PH111 or PH115 |
Physics in Everyday Life I 1 or College Physics I |
4.0 |
| CH223 | Organic Chemistry I 2 | 4.0 |
| Select one of the following: 2 | 4.0 | |
| Cell Biology | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Advanced Molecular Genetics | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Credits | 15.0 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| GEN400 | WI:Visioning a Future 1 | 3.0 |
| Ethics 1 | 3.0 | |
| BI Elective 2,3 | 4.0 | |
| WS311 | Shaping Lives: Women & Gender 1 | 3.0 |
| PH112 or PH116 |
Physics in Everyday Life II 2 or College Physics II |
4.0 |
| Credits | 17.0 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Clinical Courses at Rutgers—all credits earned are Rutgers credits | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Clinical Courses at Rutgers—all credits earned are Rutgers credits | ||
| Credits | 0.0 | |
| Total Credits | 97.0-98.0 | |
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General Education
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Major
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usually BI219 Microbiology