Accepting Applications for Early Assurance for High School Seniors and Regular Admission:

Early Assurance for High School, Early Assurance for College Freshmen and Regular Admissions.

Medical Imaging Science/Radiography: BS

Medical Imaging Science/Radiography technologists use highly sophisticated medical equipment and computer applications that help doctors and other providers diagnose and treat diseases and injuries.

A technologist has a high level of patient contact where the use of interpersonal skills is critical. Radiographers work in a variety of healthcare settings. This may include hospitals, clinics, physician's offices, imaging centers, and industry. Avenues for career development include leadership roles as supervisors, administrators, educators, and researchers.

What Does a Radiographer Do?

Professional medical radiographers perform a variety of medical imaging techniques. Throughout the imaging process, a radiographer will:

Adapt procedures to patient conditions and evaluate image quality
Communicate with patients and demonstrate care skills
Effectively position patients for optimal imaging
Demonstrate ethical behavior and professional conduct

Program Details

3 Ways to Apply

There are three ways to apply to the Medical Imaging Science/Radiography program at SUNY Upstate’s College of Health Professions. Upstate begins accepting applications on September 1st for the following fall semester for Early Assurance and Regular Admissions programs.

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Early Assurance for High School Seniors

This Early Assurance Program is for high school seniors. It's designed to give those interested in pursuing a degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University an opportunity to apply early.

SUNY Upstate is an upper-division transfer college specializing in healthcare careers. Those accepted into the Early Assurance Program will take their prerequisite courses at the accredited college of their choice. Then, they'll complete their junior and senior years of study at Upstate to complete their degree.

For Fall 2027 Admissions, applications are due:

Mar 1, 2025

Early Assurance Program for High School Seniors

Early Assurance for College Freshmen

This Early Assurance Program is for college freshmen. It's designed to give those interested in pursuing their bachelor’s degree at SUNY Upstate Medical University an opportunity to apply early. Students receive a decision while in their freshman year of college.

For Fall 2026 Admissions, applications are due:

Mar 1, 2025

Early Assurance Program for College Freshmen

Regular Admissions & Transfer Students

This is the method for students who have completed an associate or bachelor's degree to pursue a bachelor’s degree in health care at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree and are applying to a bachelor’s degree program at Upstate are considered transfer applicants.

For Summer 2025 Admissions, applications are due:

February 15, 2025

Or once the program and alternate lists have filled – whichever happens first.

Regular Admission & Transfer Students Applicants

Why Choose the Medical Imaging/Radiography Program at SUNY Upstate?

5 Reasons To Choose the Medical Imaging/Radiography Program at SUNY Upstate's College of Health Professions:

Small class size with low student-to-faculty ratio.
Graduating classes consistently have a 100% job placement rate.
You will earn a Bachelor of Science Degree, while most other radiology programs only offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
If you qualify, you can also learn a second modality in either CT or MRI.
Students have a variety of clinical education settings, which offer the use of different equipment, with a variety of exam experiences.

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Degree Outcomes

Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for the National Certification Examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. https://www.arrt.org/

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has contact information for individual state licensure requirements. https://www.asrt.org/main/standards-and-regulations/legislation-regulations-and-advocacy/states-that-regulate

Career Opportunities

While most (over 50%!) Radiologic Technologists choose to work in a hospital, there are many options to choose from, such as:

Offices of physicians
Medical and diagnostic laboratories
Outpatient care centers
The federal government (excluding postal service)

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Radiologic and MRI Technologists, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/radiologic-technologists.htm (visited October 20, 2023).

Prerequisites

Curriculum