Applications for BPS-CT and BPS-MRI open around February for fall entry.

Medical Imaging Science/CT and MRI, BPS

The bachelor of professional studies program in Medical Imaging Science/CT & MRI is for associate's degree or bachelor's degree-prepared Radiographers (X-ray Technologists) to pursue specialty education in CT or MRI.

Computerized Tomography (CT)

CT Technologists are highly skilled professionals who use Computerized Tomography (CT) scanners to produce cross-section images of patients’ internal organs and tissues which aid in diagnosing a wide variety of diseases and disorders.

CT can be an exciting and fulfilling career. Most CT technologists work in hospitals or imaging centers. CT Technologists:

Perform scans on all parts of the body to diagnose a disease or an acute condition.
In emergencies, CT technologists perform scans so physicians can understand the extent of injuries,
Provide hands-on patient care that is essential for successful diagnoses and treatment,
Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients,
Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology,
Maintain and operate highly sophisticated equipment.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

MRI Technologists use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology, a combination of radio waves and powerful magnetic fields, to produce inside images of the human body for diagnostic purposes.

As crucial members of patient care teams working in healthcare facilities, such as hospitals and outpatient centers. MRI Technologists:

Provide hands-on patient care that is essential for successful diagnoses and treatment,
Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients,
Determine and set appropriate technical parameters to accurately demonstrate anatomy and pathology,
Ensure the MRI scanner is functioning properly to produce quality images.

Program Details

Degree Outcomes

Graduates will receive a bachelor of professional studies degree in BPS Medical Imaging (CT) or BPS Medical Imaging (MRI). This program prepares radiographers to practice as career entry-level CT or MRI technologists. Graduates are eligible to take national exams in their fields.

Students enrolled in our BPS CT or MRI Bachelor’s degree programs must have passed the ARRT Radiography Certification Examination to be eligible to take the Post-Primary CT or MRI certification examination. Our graduates are not eligible to take the Primary Pathway examination in MRI (there is no Primary Pathway examination offered in CT). Any graduate of our BPS CT or MRI BPS program who has not passed the Radiography board exam will not be eligible to become ARRT certified in CT or MRI.

For information on individual state licensing requirements, please visit the State Licensing Requirements.

Career Opportunities

MRI technologists find successful employment in healthcare facilities. More than half work in hospitals, and most radiologic and MRI technologists work full-time.

The overall employment of radiologic and MRI technologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). Job opportunities for CT technologists will grow 12% between 2016 and 2026. This is a faster growth rate than the average for all occupations.

CT technologists who hold multiple certifications in the radiology field will have the best job prospects.