The Master of Imaging Sciences program will help meet the need for advanced medical imaging professionals, whose work is critical in the diagnosis, management and surveillance of disease progression.
Why UT Health San Antonio School of Health Professions?
- An entry-to-the-profession graduate degree.
- Marketable skills in advanced medical imaging — a field with a strong career outlook.
- Leadership skills development in management, education and research.
- Exceptional clinical experiences.
- Engaged, supportive faculty.
- A prime location in the South Texas Medical Center, which enables interprofessional collaboration.
MS in Imaging Sciences Program Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or proof of an equivalent degree from an institution outside the U.S.
- Overall GPA of 3.0.
- Overall science and math GPA of 3.0.
- Two letters of recommendation attesting to the student’s academic experience and personal attributes.
Program at a glance
Students take 98 credit hours of coursework and complete a clinical practicum in clinically affiliated medical centers, hospitals and outpatient imaging centers.
Students earn certification exam eligibility after each of the program’s three phases:
- Radiography
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Insights from the Program Director
I really love this field, because it’s driven by both patient care and medical imaging innovation. Imaging technologists are responsible for handling complex technological applications and providing excellent patient care. Serving patients of all ages and backgrounds requires empathy, communication skills and attention to detail. The most successful medical imaging professionals possess these traits in order to keep their patients comfortable and safe. Our patients, veterans and communities deserve excellence in their patient care experience.
Laura P. Vasquez, PhD, MS, RVT, RT, MRSO - Program Director, Master Science in Imaging Sciences