Medical Imaging and Radiologic Sciences

IU Fort Wayne offers a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging that prepares graduates for a career in Radiography. Radiographers (or Radiologic Technologists) use radiation to produce images of the human body for the purpose of medical diagnosis. Directed by physicians, radiographers are responsible for the appropriate use of complex imaging equipment, as well as caring for the needs and comfort of patients during diagnostic imaging procedures. In addition to completing coursework and clinical rotations focused in Radiography, students in the Medical Imaging program at IUFW have the opportunity to explore advanced imaging modalities and career pathways.

The Medical Imaging Program includes general education and professional education courses.  Students are designated as pre-medical imaging majors as they complete required prerequisite courses and prior to admission to the professional program. Admission to the professional portion of the program is competitive and is based on a composite score derived from the prerequisite GPA, submitted recommendation forms, medical imaging preadmission testing, and a personal interview. Completion of course work alone does not ensure admission. Students must apply for admission to the professional program directly to the Office of Medical Imaging and Radiologic Sciences by the first business day of March.

The professional education curriculum is a structured, full-time, 33-month program beginning Fall semester each year. Professional education is a combination of classroom and laboratory instruction and clinical experience. In clinical practice, students utilize the theories and concepts that are presented in the professional curriculum. Under the supervision of radiologists and registered radiographers, students will progress from observing to assisting, and subsequently to completing the radiographic examinations.

Upon program completion students will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging.  Graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Examination in Radiography.  Each graduate must pass the national exam and become certified as a Radiologic Technologist in Radiography before applying for certification examination in another modality.

All students in the process of completing prerequisite course work are strongly encouraged to seek academic advisement from the Pre-Medical Imaging advisor.