Overview

Sonography is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses the echoes of high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to construct an image (sonogram) of internal organs or body structures.

The Biology Pre-Medical Imaging - Pre-Sonography Emphasis program offered by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a four-year course of instruction that provides a Bachelor of Arts in Biology Pre-Sonography. Saint Mary's is affiliated with the sonography training program at the highly regarded Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences where students have the option to complete a clinical internship.

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A diagnostic medical sonographer is a highly skilled professional who uses specialized equipment to create images (sonograms) of structures inside the human body. Physicians interpret the images to make a medical diagnosis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Biology I: Cellular and Molecular Biology

General Biology II: Form and Function of Animals and Plants

General Biology III: Ecology, Evolution and Biological Diversity

Biology Field Experience

Biology Laboratory Experience

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winona, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Application Form: Complete and submit a Saint Mary’s online application.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

45960 USD / year

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Out-of-State

45960 USD / year

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In-State

45960 USD / year

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Living costs

Winona

United States

800 - 1300 USD / month

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