Ultrasound, BS/BPS: Prerequisites
SUNY Upstate is an upper-division transfer college specializing in healthcare careers. Students applying to our bachelor’s programs take the prerequisite courses (minimum 56 semester hours) at another college and then complete their junior and senior years of the bachelor’s degree at Upstate for their program of study. BPS students enter with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from another college.
Pre-admissions Requirements
Before applying, applicants are encouraged to review the prerequisite courses for their intended program of study. Pre-admissions requirements for the Ultrasound, BS, and BPS programs include:
Ultrasound, BS
- Prerequisite courses
- The minimum grade for transfer is a "C"
Ultrasound, BPS
- Associate's or bachelor's degree
- ARRT certification or certification-eligibility in radiography (X-ray)
- A minimum of 56 semester hours of prerequisite courses is required for the BPS Ultrasound program
Prerequisite Courses
Applicants may apply without having all the prerequisites completed, but all prerequisites must be completed by the time the program begins.
Prerequisite courses for the Ultrasound BS/BPS program include:
Prerequisites - Bachelor of Science in Ultrasound
Bachelor of Science (BS) applicants enter with a liberal arts background and no previous education in Medical Imaging. An associate's degree is not required, but is welcome.
Requires a minimum of 56 semester hours including:
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology I with lab | 3-4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II with lab | 3-4 |
| General Physics with lab* | 3-4 |
| College Algebra or Pre-calculus or Calculus | 3 |
| English Composition | 3 |
| English Elective | 3 |
| Psychology | 3 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Electives | 29-32 |
| Total | 56 |
* Physics can be algebra or calculus-based.
Minimum grade for transfer is a "C."
A course equivalency guide for the College of Health Professions prerequisites is available online. Please note that applicants are not required to attend any of the colleges listed on the guide. Prospective students with questions about prerequisites should e-mail Student Admissions at [email protected]. Please identify the program you are inquiring about in the subject line of your email so that we can best advise you.
Prerequisites - Bachelor of Professional Studies in Ultrasound
Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) applicants are ARRT certified or ARRT certification eligible in radiography and will have a bachelor's or associate's degree upon enrollment.
Prerequisite courses for BPS Ultrasound must include the following:
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology I with lab | 3-4 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II with lab | 3-4 |
| College Algebra or Pre-calculus or Calculus I | 3 |
| English Composition | 3 |
| English Elective | 3 |
| Psychology | 3 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Electives | 3 |
| Total | 56 |
Minimum grade for transfer is a "C."
A course equivalency guide for the College of Health Professions prerequisites is available online. Please note that applicants are not required to attend any of the colleges listed on the guide. Prospective students with questions about prerequisites should e-mail Student Admissions at [email protected]. Please identify the program you are inquiring about in the subject line of your email so that we can best advise you.
Course Equivalency Guide
A course equivalency guide for the College of Health Professions prerequisites is available online. Please note that applicants are not required to attend any of the colleges listed on the guide.
Liberal Arts and Professional Electives
Learn more about available Liberal Arts electives and Professional Electives for applicants to the College of Health Professions bachelor's programs.
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
Virtual Information Sessions
The Office of Admissions is conducting virtual information sessions for those who are interested in College of Health Professions programs.