Radiography

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Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
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Bachelor of Health Science 

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. 

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Quick facts

Official name

Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences with an emphasis in Radiography

Campus

University of Missouri

Program type

Bachelor's degree

Academic home

College of Health Sciences | Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences

Delivery mode

100% online

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Transfer credit hours

30

Transfer 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.

Radiologic technologists.

Career prospects

Teach and serve as a manager in all areas of medical imaging, including:

  • Patient care
  • Research
  • Sales
  • Marketing
5% projected job growth. See www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/radiologic-technologists
15-20%
Vacancy rates nationally
Based on national ASRT data for CT, MRI and interventional imaging, according to the American Survey of Radiologic Technologists Wage and Salary Survey (2024).
$83,000
median salary

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.  

See all course requirements for the online Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences with an emphasis in Radiography program. 

Delivery

100% online

Calendar system

Semester-based

Typical program length

Varies

Typical course load

Varies if full time or part time

Certificate 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

Carla Allen

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.

Carla Allen, RT (R), CT, ARRT, PhD
Teaching Professor, Program Director, Director of Continuing Education

Learn more about this program

This program is administered by the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences