Radiological Science - BS
Join this dynamic profession that is in great demand and provide essential services to patients.
WHY STUDY RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCE?
Radiographers work in hospitals, physicians’ offices and outpatient imaging centers and operate some of health care’s most sophisticated technology.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You’ll spend your first two years taking courses in psychology, sociology, human anatomy and physiology, modern physics, technical writing, and bio-ethics on our campus.
During your third and fourth years, you'll receive hands-on training at the School of Radiography at Bradford Regional Medical Center, our local hospital.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DEGREE IN RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCE?
When you graduate, you’ll have the tools you’ll need to work as a radiologist or imager.
Job titles:
- Breast imager
- Chest radiologist
- Emergency radiologist
- Pediatric radiologist
- Nuclear radiologist
Employers:
- Hospitals
- Clinical practices
- Outpatient Care Centers
- Health Departments
- Physicians’ offices
- Emergency care centers
Students admitted to this program start their studies as a Pre-Radiological Science major, taking courses that meet our graduation requirements. At the end of the first year of study, a student needs to have at least a 3.0 GPA to progress to the second year and maintain that GPA throughout the second year.
During the spring term of the sophomore year, students apply to BRMC for admission into the School of Radiography. The deadline for applications is Feb. 1. To be admitted, a student must be in good academic standing. There are limited numbers of openings at BRMC – typically around 16 each year -- so preference is given to students who have performed well academically. Generally, that means having at least a 3.0 GPA and meeting all course requirements.
If you are already a certified RT, 50 credits from your accredited radiographic program will be applied toward the 120 credits you’ll need to graduate from Pitt-Bradford with your bachelor’s degree.
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RADSC 1451
Course 1 NameCapstone: Radtn SciCourse 1 DescriptionThis course focuses on enabling the student to synthesize knowledge about the professional role within the health care delivery system. Theory related to leadership and management in radiology will be presented. Health care policy practice issues will also be presented. -
BIOL 0222
Course 2 NameHuman Anatomy And Physiology Lab 1Course 2 DescriptionA study of the gross and microscopic anatomy, physiology, and homeostatic mechanisms of the human body, stressing the relationship of structure to function. This semester covers cell types and tissues and the cellular processes of osmosis, diffusion, and active and passive transport; the integumentary system; the skeletal system and joints and bone metabolism; the muscular system and mechanisms of muscular contraction; the nervous system, mechanism of nerve impulse conduction, and the special and somatic senses. Three hours of lab per week. -
BIOL 0212
Course 3 NameHuman Anatomy And Physiology 1Course 3 DescriptionA study of the gross and microscopic anatomy, physiology, and homeostatic mechanisms of the human body, stressing the relationship of structure to function. This semester covers cell types and tissues and the cellular processes of osmosis, diffusion, and active and passive transport; the integumentary system; the skeletal system and joints and bone metabolism; the muscular system and mechanisms of muscular contraction; the nervous system, mechanism of nerve impulse conduction, and the special and somatic senses. Three hours of lecture per week. -
PHYS 0103
Course 4 NameConcepts Of Modern PhysicsCourse 4 DescriptionA basic examination of essential topics including mechanics, properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, light, atomic and nuclear physics, relativity and astrophysics.
The first time I came to visit campus, I felt welcome here, and it just felt right. I knew that day that Pitt-Bradford was where I wanted to spend the next four years of my life.Amanda Hollabaugh ’19, radiographer at Titusville (PA) Area Hospital