Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging

Qualifying Pathways

Pathway 1: An applicant with an associate degree in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and/or Sonography (General, Cardiac, and/or Vascular) from an institution that is approved/accredited by a historically regional accrediting organization.

• Cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher from an institution that is approved/accredited by a historically regional accreditor. 
• Currently registered and in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Pathway 2: An applicant without an associate degree who completed a hospital-based program, military program, or a diploma program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and/or Sonography; or an applicant with a relevant imaging science associate degree from an institution that is approved/accredited by a historically national accreditor. 

• Cumulative high school GPA of 2.00 or higher, or minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.00 if 15 or more credits have been earned from an institution that is approved/accredited by a historically regional accreditor.
• Currently registered and in good standing with the ARRT, NMTCB, and/or ARDMS.
• Pathway 2 students are granted 39 college credits for their primary certificationⱡ with the ARRT, NMTCB, and/or ARDMS.

Pathway 3: An applicant currently enrolled in an associate degree program in Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and/or Sonography (General, Cardiac, and/or Vascular) at an institution that is approved/accredited by a historically regional accreditor.

• Current cumulative GPA of 2.00⁺ or higher from an institution that is approved/accredited by a regional accrediting organization recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Within six months of graduating a program leading to ARRT, NMTCB, and/or ARDMS certification exam eligibility.
  • Student must be registered with ARRT, NMTCB, and/or ARDMS before the start of the second semester in the program. Failure to obtain the required certification and registration will prevent progression in the program until the certification and registration is achieved.

Provisional Admission

Pathway 2 applicants with a GPA below the indicated threshold may be provisionally admitted if the following criteria are met:

1. Hold and maintain active registration with ARRT, NMTCB, and/or ARDMS.

2. Register for IMG 325 and IMG 400 in the first semester (FA/SP).

Provisional status will be removed after completing IMG 325 and IMG 400 with a grade of “B” or better. Failure to do so will prevent progression in the program.

ⱡ Licensure verification is used in lieu of hospital-based program transcript, if applicable.

⁺ Final college transcripts showing degree conferral must be received before the first semester’s add/drop deadline. Final cumulative GPA must remain 2.00 or higher.

Criminal background checks, drug screens, health records, and titers/immunizations are required prior to the start of the optional clinical component of this program. Clinical program requirements and instructions are maintained on the College website at https://mercycollege.edu/background. This Policy can be found at https://mercycollege.edu/about/compliance-consumer-information.

To earn the Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Imaging, students must complete all college requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree including the following: