Admission Requirements: Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) ![Sonography of a kidney](//medicine.uiowa.edu/radsci/sites/medicine.uiowa.edu.radsci/files/wysiwyg_uploads/DMS2.jpg)
- Prerequisite Courses:
- Rhetoric: RHET:1030 Rhetoric
- Natural Science: anatomy, one of these:
- HHP:1100 Human Anatomy
- HHP:3105 Anatomy for Human Physiology
- HHP:3115 Anatomy for Human Physiology with Lab
- AND: physiology, one of these:
- HHP:1300 Fundamentals of Human Physiology
- HHP:3500 Human Physiology
- HHP:3550 Human Physiology with Lab
- AND: physics, one of these:
- PHYS:1400 Basic Physics
- PHYS:1511 College Physics I
- Psychology: PSY:1001 Elementary Psychology
- Quantitative/Formal Reasoning: one of these:
- MATH:1440 Math for the Biological Sciences
- MATH:1020 Elementary Functions
- General Education: 3sh from 2 of the following areas:
- Diversity and Inclusion (DI)
- Historical Perspectives (HP)
- International and Global Issues (IGI)
- Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts (LVPA)
- Values and Culture (VC)
- Medical Terminology: CLSA:3750 Medical and Technical Terminology
- Prerequisites courses must be completed by June 1 with one exception: physics may be completed in the summer semester.
- 2.5 minimum cumulative college GPA
- Two years of high school world language is a prerequisite to the professional program.
- International students and students whose first language is not English: must satisfy all UI Admissions requirements, complete the English Language Requirements for Admission, and have clearance to take a full academic load.
Recommended for all professional programs (tracks):
- Job shadowing, patient care experience, and research of professional field(s)
- Participation in student, community, or professional organizations or clubs
- RSP:1100 Introduction to Radiation Sciences
- CS:1020 Principles of Computing or BAIS:1500 Business Computing Essentials
- STAT:1020 Elementary Statistics
- PSY:1010 Learning About Learning
- HHP:1400 Human Anatomy & Physiology OR BIOL:1140 Human Biology
Notes:
- Separate application for competitive selection to the professional track due by January 15.
- Admission to a Radiation Sciences program is not guaranteed.
- Application and selection process is required due to limited clinical openings.
- Personal interview for invited applicants.
- Transfer students: Apply to the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Radiation Sciences Interest by early November. Also see the Transfer Credits link on the Student Resources tab.
Degree Requirements:
1) One of the following professional Radiation Sciences tracks:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography and General and Vascular (3 year track) – Up to 12 students
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Cardiac and Vascular (3 year track) – Up to 8 students
2) Semester hour and GPA Requirements:
- Successfully complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit
- Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative and UI GPA
- Complete all track courses with a C or above
FIRST YEAR - FRESHMAN
1st Semester Fall | sh | 2nd Semester Spring | sh |
---|---|---|---|
RHET:1030 Rhetoric | 4 | Human Physiology | 3-5 |
BIOL:1140 Human Biology* OR HHP:1400 Human Anatomy & Physiology* | 3-4 | Human Anatomy | 3-5 |
MATH:1020 Elementary Functions OR MATH:1440 Math for Biological Sciences | 4 | PSY:1001 Elementary Psych | 3 |
DI, IGI, HP, LVPA, or VC | 3 | CLSA:3750 Medical Terminology | 2 |
RSP:1100 Introduction to Radiation Sciences* | 1 | DI, IGI, HP, LVPA, or VC | 3 |
Subtotal | 15-16 | Subtotal | 14-18 |
3rd Semester Summer | sh | ||
PHYS:1400 Basic Physics^ | 3 | ||
Subtotal | 3 | ||
Total Freshman | 31-35 |
* Strongly recommended, not required
^ Physics may be completed in the spring or summer semester. Summer is recommended if both Anatomy and Physiology are taken in the spring.
- Students are advised for success, based on academic strength, not necessarily for a 4-year plan.
- Prerequisites may take more than one year to complete.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Both Tracks:
SECOND YEAR - SOPHOMORE
1st Semester Fall | sh | 2nd Semester Spring | sh |
---|---|---|---|
RSP:2110 Pathology for Radiation Sciences (online) | 2 | RSP:3210 Medical Ethics & Law | 2 |
RSP:2120 Patient Care for Radiation Sciences | 3 | RSCT:4100 Sect Anatomy for Imaging Sci (online) | 3 |
STAT:1020 Elementary Stats and Inference* | (3) | RSCI:4130 ECG & Hemodynamics (online) | 3 |
RSCI:4110 Vascular Anatomy (online) | 3 | RSMS:3110 Foundations of Sonography | 3 |
CS:1020 Principles of Computing OR BAIS:1500 Business Computing Essentials* | (2-3) | RSMS:3111 Foundations of Sonography Lab | 1 |
PSY:1010 Learning About Learning | (1) | RSMS:3115 DMS Clinical Internship I | 2 |
Subtotal | 8-15 | Subtotal | 14 |
Total Sophomore | 22-29 |
General & Vascular
THIRD YEAR – JUNIOR GENERAL
1st Semester Fall | sh | 2nd Semester Spring | sh |
---|---|---|---|
RSMS:3120 Abdominal Sonography I | 3 | RSMS:3230 Sonography Princ, Physics and Instr | 3 |
RSMS:3121 Abdominal Sonography I Lab | 1 | RSMS:3231 Sonography Princ, Physics and Instr Lab | 1 |
RSMS:3130 OB & Gyn Sonography I | 3 | RSMS:3240 Abdominal Sonography II | 3 |
RSMS:3131 OB & Gyn Sonography I Lab | 1 | RSMS:3250 OB & Gyn Sonography II | 3 |
RSMS:3140 Vascular Sonography I | 3 | RSMS:3270 Vascular Sonography II | 3 |
RSMS:3141 Vascular Sonography I Lab | 1 | RSMS:3215 DMS Clinical Internship II | 3 |
Subtotal | 12 | Subtotal | 16 |
3rd Semester Summer | |||
RSMS:3325 Abdominal Sonography II Lab | 1 | ||
RSMS:3376 Vascular Sonography II Lab | 1 | ||
RSMS:3260 Breast Sonography* (online) | 2 | ||
RSMS:3300 Pediatric Sonography (online) | 3 | ||
RSMS:3315 DMS Clinical Internship III | 4 | ||
Subtotal | 8-10 | Total Junior | 37-39 |
FOURTH YEAR – SENIOR GENERAL
1st Semester Fall | sh | 2nd Semester Spring | sh |
---|---|---|---|
RSMS:4110 Advanced Sonography | 3 | RSP:3220 Rad Sci QM & Healthcare Admin | 2 |
RSMS:4111 Advanced Sonography Lab | 1 | RSMS:4220 Multidisciplinary Capstone Seminar | 3 |
RSMS:4115 DMS Clinical Internship IV | 5 | RSMS:4215 DMS Clinical Internship V | 5 |
RSP:4110 Research Methodologies for Rad Sci | 3 | RSRT:3220 Emotional Intelligence for Healthcare Professionals | 2 |
Subtotal | 12 | Subtotal | 12 |
Total Senior | 24 | ||
Total DMS GEN/VASC | 83 |
Cardiac & Vascular
THIRD YEAR – JUNIOR CARDIAC
1st Semester Fall | sh | 2nd Semester Spring | sh |
---|---|---|---|
RSMS:3100 Cardiac Sonography I | 3 | RSMS:3230 Sonography Princ, Physics and Instr | 3 |
RSMS:3101 Cardiac Sonography I Lab | 2 | RSMS:3231 Sonography Princ, Physics and Instr Lab | 1 |
RSMS:3150 Cardiac Physiology & Hemodynamics | 3 | RSMS:3205 Cardiac Sonography II | 3 |
RSMS:3140 Vascular Sonography I | 3 | RSMS:3206 Cardiac Sonography II Lab | 1 |
RSMS:3141 Vascular Sonography I Lab | 1 | RSMS:3270 Vascular Sonography II | 3 |
RSMS:3215 DMS Clinical Internship II | 3 | ||
Subtotal | 12 | Subtotal | 14 |
3rd Semester Summer | |||
RSMS:3376 Vascular Sonography II Lab | 1 | ||
RSMS:3315 DMS Clinical Internship III | 4 | ||
RSMS:3305 Pediatric Cardiac Sonography* (online) | (3) | ||
RSMS:3306 Pediatric Cardiac Sonography Lab* | (1) | ||
Subtotal | 5 | Total Junior | 31 |
FOURTH YEAR – SENIOR CARDIAC
1st Semester Fall | sh | 2nd Semester Spring | sh |
---|---|---|---|
RSMS:4110 Advanced Sonography | 3 | RSP:3220 Rad Sci QM & Healthcare Admin | 2 |
RSMS:4111 Advanced Sonography Lab | 1 | RSMS:4220 Multidisciplinary Capstone Seminar | 3 |
RSMS:4120 Advanced Cardiac Sonography | 3 | RSMS:4215 DMS Clinical Internship V | 5 |
RSMS:4121 Advanced Cardiac Sonography Lab | 1 | RSRT:3220 Emotional Intelligence for Healthcare Professionals | 2 |
RSMS:4115 DMS Clinical Internship IV | 5 | ||
RSP:4110 Research Methodologies for Rad Sci | 3 | ||
Subtotal | 16 | Subtotal | 12 |
Total Senior | 28 | ||
TOTAL DMS CARD/VAS | 81 |
*Recommended, not required