Medical Imaging – Online Accelerated Bachelor’s
The Medical Imaging major at UW Oshkosh prepares students for a career performing medical imaging using x-rays and ultrasound. Medical imaging is an exciting and essential field in healthcare that works in every hospital and a variety of clinic settings.
All students are required to choose an emphasis focusing on radiologic science or sonography:
- Radiologic Science: This emphasis of the medical imaging major is for students desiring a career performing medical imaging using x-rays.
- Sonography: This emphasis of the medical imaging major is for students desiring a career performing medical imaging using ultrasound.
To enroll in this program, students must have:
- An associate of applied science or 2-year program in radiologic science
- A clinical experience at an approved site
- The radiologic science or sonography certification and license to practice
WHO SHOULD MAJOR IN MEDICAL IMAGING?
Medical imaging is one of the fastest growing and third largest segment of all health care providers. This program is intended for students who:
- Care about patients and want to be part of the team that works toward positive patient outcomes.
- Have a desire to balance human compassion with knowledge of cutting-edge technology.
- Are passionate about lifelong learning and a commitment to continual professional development.
- Have a passion for the healthcare field.
Affordable and Flexible Format
Our accelerated courses are offered in seven-week sessions and are all available 100% online. We offer rolling admission, so students can start at the beginning of any seven-week session. There’s no need to wait for the start of an official semester—you can begin earning your degree when you’re ready.
Professors schedule assignment deadlines, but coursework and readings are done at a time that best fits your schedule. There are no live classes or scheduled meeting times, which means our programs work for working professionals.
Courses in our programs are stackable, which helps you complete your degree sooner! Students in our programs can enroll in one or more courses each semester and the accelerated format means you’ll take fewer courses at the same time.
Student Support
At UW Oshkosh, student support is at the heart of all that we do. We offer career guidance, personal support and flexible learning opportunities. Our programs offer high-touch support services, so whether you need technical assistance with the learning platform or help with your assignments, we are here to help you succeed.
Cost
Our accelerated programs are affordable and optimize the return on investment for students who want to see how online courses fit into their schedules.
Each student’s financial investment will depend on how many credits they transfer and how many credits they earn for prior experience.
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Online and Accelerated
Most courses are delivered in an accelerated, seven-week session, which offers additional flexibility for students working full time whether you work outside or inside the home.
Financial Aid
The majority of students at UW Oshkosh receive financial aid. In 2020-21, we offered $160 million to eligible students in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and work-study programs. Visit the Financial Aid Office website to learn more about the types of financial aid you may be eligible for at uwosh.edu/financialaid.
The Wisconsin Tuition Promise is a new initiative to ensure underserved Wisconsin students can attend any UW System university without paying tuition or fees. The Wisconsin Tuition Promise provides up to four years of tuition and fee funding for students coming from families earning less than $62,000 annually. Students who take advantage of this program must be Wisconsin residents, first-time enrollees or transfers and attending full time.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for the Medical Imaging online bachelor degree-completion program, students must have the following:
- A completed associate’s degree in a related discipline
- Completed clinical experience at an accredited site
- Professional Credentials
UWO+ programs are designed for working professionals. Students are also required to meet the admission requirements set by the UW Oshkosh Office of Undergraduate Admissions. We review each application using a comprehensive review process.
MORE INFORMATION
You can get a no-pressure credit and cost evaluation with one of our dedicated advisors. Even if you don’t have previous credits to transfer, we can talk about your work and life experiences and help you understand which UWO+ degree programs meet your career and life goals.