Overview
The full-time course of study for Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Rutgers University includes Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, Ultrasound Physics, Instrumentation and Applied Sonography in the speciality areas of abdomen, obstetrics, and gynecology. Clinical education is provided in active Radiology and Perinatal Testing departments equipped with the most advanced ultrasound equipment.
As highly skilled professionals working under the supervision of a licensed physician, our graduates are valued members of the health care team whose diagnostic skills help guide patients to the proper path of treatment.
Program highlights
- New Jersey’s only CAAHEP-accredited bachelor’s degree program
- Most graduates gain certification in Abdominal and Ob/Gyn ultrasound
- Ranked one of the best Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs nationally
- Consistently exceeds all benchmarks established by accrediting agency
- Faculty hold specialized certifications in the areas they teach
- Our affiliation with a diverse population of health care facilities provides students with a comprehensive experience in the practical application of current and emerging technologies.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Clinical Practice
- Abdominal Sonography
- Obstetrical Sonography
- Gynecological Sonography
- Acoustic Physics
- Noninvasive Vascular Testing
- Neurosonography
- Critique & Clinical Correlation
- Musculoskeletal Sonography
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 51 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
- 90 credits at partner institutions + 46 credits at Rutgers
Delivered
Disciplines
Physics Human Medicine Medical Imaging View 854 other Bachelors in Human Medicine in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The first six semesters of liberal study are taken at the partner institution. General education courses lead toward a concentration in biology with requirements in math, physics, chemistry and biology. The clinical track is selected in the late sophomore or early junior year through an application to Rutgers-SHP.
- Applicants must have met or be scheduled to complete all pre-requisite requirements with a B- or better.
- Students admitted to the 4th year professional phase are selected by an Admissions Committee from among those applicants meeting these minimum standards.
- Medical Terminology is an essential foundation for the courses in the program. Students accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program must take a college level course or online certificate course prior to the start of the program in September.
Tuition Fee
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International
26496 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 828 USD per credit during 51 months. -
National
26496 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 828 USD per credit during 51 months. -
In-State
17664 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 552 USD per credit during 51 months.
Living costs for Newark
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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