Overview

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston emphasizes research and administrative proficiency and the development of skills in scanning and diagnostics. The DMS laboratory is equipped with state-of-the art sonographic equipment in order to prepare students for current and emerging techniques and protocols, providing students with ample opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge and practice skills within a dedicated and non-intimidating laboratory setting before rotating to the clinical environment.

The educational standards of this program are based on the Diagnostic Medical Sonography National Educational Curriculum. Graduates will be eligible for the national registry examination offered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) once they meet the requirements established by the ARDMS.

Careers

Graduates of this program have a number of career options as sonographers, supervisors, administrators, educators, researchers, application specialists and sales representatives. Areas of employment include hospitals, clinics, private physicians’ offices and industry. Graduates may also choose to work as freelance sonographers for mobile services. Evaluation of the job market and a survey of employers indicate a strong demand for well-trained sonographers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Internship

Obstetrics Sonography

Abdominal and Pelvic Pathology

Sonography Lab

Doppler Sonography

Diversity & Cultural Communication

Gynecologic Pathology

Sonography of Superficial Structures

Obstetrics Sonography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

78 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

Medical Imaging View 246 other Bachelors in Medical Imaging in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Prerequisite coursework

Online application, including essay

Three professional recommendation forms

Official transcript from each college attended

TOEFL exam scores for international applicants

Foreign college transcript should include a course-by-course and grade-by-grade evaluation from an approved agency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15672 SHP / year

≈ 15672 SHP / year
Out-of-State

15672 SHP / year

≈ 15672 SHP / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3106 SHP / year

≈ 3106 SHP / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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