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Mizzou’s online Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences with an emphasis in Radiography is designed for certified radiologic technologists ready to advance their careers. This online radiography program delivers structured, advanced education from Mizzou’s expert faculty within the College of Health Sciences. Through this comprehensive degree program, you will deepen your expertise in advanced imaging techniques while supporting your career growth. Completing this program prepares you for expanded responsibilities in medical imaging, including patient care, research, sales and marketing.
Looking to enter the medical imaging field? Mizzou’s entry-to-practice radiography program offers the education and clinical experience needed to begin your career. Please note, however, that the entry-to-practice program is an in-seat degree program. It is not offered online at this time.
Quick facts
Official name
Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences with an emphasis in RadiographyCampus
Program type
Bachelor's degreeAcademic home
College of Health Sciences | Department of Clinical and Diagnostic SciencesDelivery mode
100% onlineAccreditation
Higher Learning CommissionTransfer credit hours
30Transfer estimated cost
$20,409.00*This cost is for illustrative purposes only. Your hours and costs will differ, depending on your transfer hours, your course choices and your academic progress. See more about tuition and financial aid.
Career prospects
Teach and serve as a manager in all areas of medical imaging, including:
- Patient care
- Research
- Sales
- Marketing
Program structure
This online radiography program requires no campus visits. Courses are offered asynchronously, on a semester basis.
The program offers four structured education pathways students can pursue. The CT, MRI, cardiac interventional radiography and vascular interventional radiography pathways are all approved to meet the ARRT structured education requirements.
Certified technologists may complete this coursework within the degree program or as a nondegree-seeking student. Speak with your advisor to determine which path is best for you and your career goals.
For more information, contact Carla Allen, Director of Radiography Programs, via email at AllenCar@health.missouri.edu or phone at 573-884-9680.
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Coursework includes
Health care organization and leadership
Advanced imaging modalities
Radiologic pharmacology
Sectional anatomy
Students tailor their degree pathway by selecting advanced imaging coursework aligned with their professional goals and prior experience.
Delivery
100% onlineCalendar system
Semester-basedTypical program length
VariesTypical course load
Varies if full time or part timeCertificate program equivalency
Those interested in certificate preparation options for:
- MRI Certificate
- CT Certificate
- Interventional Radiography Certificate
You can enroll at Mizzou as a nondegree-seeking student and complete the necessary courses for the certification. Contact Director of Radiography Programs, Carla Allen for more details via email AllenCar@health.missouri.edu or phone at 573-884-9680.
See all online programs offered through the College of Health Sciences.
Accreditation
The University of Missouri is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States.
Faculty spotlight
Dr. Allen has taught for the radiography program at Mizzou since 2006. Her goals include improving her teaching practice, which also provides her with the skills and abilities to improve the delivery and quality of radiologic sciences education on a more global basis. Her research interests include international collaboration, evidence-based practice, visual information behavior and improving learning.