Program Description
At Jefferson, you will be treated as a professional from day one. In our stimulating and supportive environment, you will build a strong foundation in sciences and humanities, preparing you for success in upper-division courses in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.
As a student in Pre-Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (Pre-MIRS) Program, you will complete two years of pre-professional coursework with other pre-medical and health students on Jefferson’s East Falls Campus. In fall of your second year, you will select from five of the concentrations for Year 3. Options for Year 3 concentrations include: MRI, Radiography, Abdomen-extended andOb/Gyn Sonography, Cardiac Sonography, and Vascular Sonograpy. Students who maintain progression criteria are guaranteed to matriculate into the professional phase. Jefferson’s academic advisors and faculty work closely with our students on course selection and academic performance to ensure that each student is on pace to transition into the professional phase of the program.
Program Highlights
In our stimulating and supportive environment, you will build a strong foundation in sciences and humanities, preparing you for success in professional-level courses in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.
Curriculum: 56-60 credits
- Years 1 & 2, pre-professional
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| FYS 100 | Pathways Seminar | 1 |
| AVIS 101 | American Visions | 3 |
| WRIT 101 | Writing Sem I: Written Comm. | 3 |
| WRIT 2XX | Multimedia Communication | 3-4 |
| MATH 102 | Pre-Calculus (Intro Calc) | 3 |
| BIOL 112 & 112L |
Core Concepts of Biology and Core Concepts of Biol Lab |
4 |
| HSCI 100 | Intro to Health Professions | 1 |
| HSCI 230 | Intro to Healthcare | 2 |
| CHEM 103 & 103L |
Chemistry I and Chemistry I Lab 1 |
4 |
| PSYC 101 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 27-28 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ADIV/GDIV/GCIT | Diversity/Citizenship | 3 |
| ADIV/GDIV/GCIT | Diversity/Citizenship | 3 |
| HSCI 225 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
| General Elective | 1-3 | |
| HSCI 330 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIOL 201 & 201L |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anat & Physiology I Lab 1 |
4 |
| BIOL 202 & 202L |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Human Anat & Physiology II Lab 1 |
4 |
| PHYC 111 | Algbra-base PHYC I-Mach&Thermo 1 | 4 |
| PHYC 112 | Algbra-Based PHYS II-Electrici 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 29-31 | |
| Total Credits | 56-59 | |
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Science prerequisites
- All grades must be C or higher; AP credit accepted for non-science courses only
- Matriculation into professional program requires recommended minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and recommended minimum 3.0 science GPA
Curriculum: Professional
Students who maintain progression criteria are guaranteed to matriculate into the professional phase. Students study two concentrations within Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, one each in Year 3 and Year 4, at the Jefferson - Center City Campus. The Professional Phase Program is full-time in Year 3 and Year 4. Full-time means Monday through Friday, fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students in Year 3 and Year 4 participate in classes, labs, and clinical experiences on a full-time basis during the entire fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students should include travel time to and from classes, labs, and clinical rotations, in addition to study and assignment time during Year 3 and Year 4.
Concentrations prepare students for success in a specific area of technological practice. We recommend that students study the concentration they are most interested in working in during Year 4. The only options for Pre-MIRS Professional Phase for Year 3 concentrations include: MRI, Radiography, Abdomen-extended and Ob/GYN Sonography, Cardiac Sonography, and Vascular Sonography. All pre-professional phase students must attend advisement sessions as scheduled during Year 1 and Year 2.