Ultrasound, BS/BPS: Curriculum
There are two degree programs available for students studying Ultrasound at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Both programs are two years (5 semesters) long and start in the fall semester.
During the program, students rotate through clinical education settings throughout New York State. Upon graduation, all Ultrasound graduates are eligible to take the national registry exam.
For individual course descriptions, please visit the Academic Catalog.
Available Degree Programs
Graduates of both programs are eligible to take the national registry exam.
Bachelor of Science Degree Program (BS)
Graduates of the ultrasound program are eligible to take the ARDMS certification examinations.
Bachelor of Professional Studies Program (BPS)
This program is for students who have an associate's degree, the required prerequisite courses, and ARRT certification or certification-eligible in medical imaging (X-ray).
A bachelor of professional studies degree will be awarded as a BPS Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) degree.
Ultrasound, BS & BPS
Junior Year
Year 1 - Fall
| Fall Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BIOL 340 Advanced Physiology |
3 |
| IMAG 327 Topographic, Sectional & Imaging Anatomy for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |
3 |
| IMAG 461 Ultrasound Physics & Instrumentation I |
2 |
| IMAG 472 Abdominal Ultrasound |
5 |
| BIOL 451 Research Methods I - SUNY Gen Ed Course |
1 |
| RDSC 326 Radiologic Science Patient Care (BS only) |
2 |
| Total |
BS 16/BPS 14 |
Year 1 - Spring
| Spring Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CBHX 315 Health Care Ethics |
2 |
| IMAG 462 Ultrasound Physics |
2 |
| IMAG 475 Obstetrics and Gynecology Ultrasound I |
3 |
| IMAG 480 Clinical Practicum I |
7 |
| Total |
14 |
Year 1 - Summer
| Summer Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| IMAG 476 Obstetrics and Gynecology Ultrasound II |
2 |
| IMAG 481 Clinical Practicum II |
10 |
| Total |
12 |
Senior Year
Year 2 - Fall
| Fall Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 325 Professional And Technical Writing |
3 |
| IMAG 477 Interventional Ultrasound |
1 |
| IMAG 478 Ultrasound of Superficial Structures |
1 |
| IMAG 482 Clinical Practicum III |
8 |
| Total |
13 |
Year 2 - Spring
| Spring Semester | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| IMAG 411 Imaging Pathology |
3 |
| IMAG 465 Ultrasound Senior Project |
1 |
| IMAG 483 Clinical Practicum IV |
10 |
| Total |
14 |
| Total Program Credits |
BS 69/BPS 67 |
Have Questions
Need more specifics about the program? Questions about admissions requirements? Contact the College of Health Professions Admissions Counselor:
Wendy Meyer
Senior Assistant Director of Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions Advisor
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