Bachelor of Science in Advanced Medical Imaging, Interventional Radiology Discipline

Application Process

The online Bachelor of Science in Advanced Medical Imaging, Interventional Radiology Discipline is divided into two distinct phases: pre-advanced medical imaging and a discipline year. You must complete the admission requirements for both phases.

Pre-Advanced Medical Imaging

As a pre-advanced medical imaging student, you will complete prerequisite courses and secure a clinical site for your chosen discipline.

To be considered for the pre-advanced medical imaging phase, you must:

• Be accepted to Boise State University as a degree-seeking student.
• Watch our on-demand webinar.

Advanced Medical Imaging Discipline Year

The discipline year takes place in your final year of the program. Here, you will be fully admitted to the advanced medical imaging program and complete discipline-specific courses and clinical experiences.

To apply for the discipline year, you must:

• Have earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7.
• Hold an ARRT (R) imaging credential.
• Have earned a minimum of an associate degree from an accredited institution.
• Complete or in-progress pre-advanced medical imaging courses.
• Have secured a clinical site before the program application deadline.

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Boise State Application Deadlines

To be considered for the pre-advanced medical imaging phase, you must apply to Boise State by the application deadline, as shown in the following table.

*Students interested in financial aid are encouraged to apply one month prior to these posted deadlines

Program Application Deadlines

To be eligible for the advanced medical imaging discipline year and clinical experiences, you must secure a clinical site and submit your application materials by the following deadlines:

• March 1 for fall semester clinical experiences
• September 1 for spring semester clinical experiences

Clinical experiences are a capstone of the advanced medical imaging program. These experiences are conducted in your local area, prepare you for licensure exams and give you hands-on experience in the industry. You are expected to find and secure your own clinical site by using resources provided by the program.

Application deadlines ensure an appropriate clinical site is approved in time for your first clinical experience course, which happens in your final year of the program.

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Courses

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Medical Imaging, Interventional Radiology Discipline, you must complete at least 120 credits.

You must also have earned — or be in the process of earning — an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science from an accredited institution. These may be previously earned academic credits or transfer courses. These requirements can also be completed as part of the Pre-Advanced Medical Imaging program in lieu of an associate degree.

Learn more about how your associate degree credits may transfer on our main program page.

Advanced Medical Imaging Classes and Scheduling

Prerequisite Courses

The following table shows the courses you must complete to meet prerequisite requirements. These prerequisites may be met through transfer coursework or will be incorporated into your degree plan. All prerequisite courses must be completed with C (not C-) or better. You can contact your advisor for more information after you gain admission into the Pre-Advanced Medical Imaging program.

*AMI 302 is only required if you are pursuing the Magnetic Resonance Imaging discipline.

Required Courses

The following table shows the courses required for a pre-advanced medical imaging student. All major requirements must be completed with C (not C-) or better.

Interventional Radiology Discipline Courses

Review the following table for details on interventional radiology discipline courses.

Admission into the advanced medical imaging program does not guarantee clinical placement. Clinical experiences in some disciplines across the country can be highly competitive. After being admitted to Boise State, you will receive access to a resource site with best practices on how to find a clinical site and receive mentoring from our program’s team of experts.

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Course Descriptions

Course descriptions are published on the undergraduate catalog website.

To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. AMI 204). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.

Costs

Boise State Online offers reasonably priced tuition, ongoing support, financial aid options and degree paths that help ensure you reach your goals quickly and efficiently.

Review the following table for program costs.

*The per-credit fees are for the 2025-26 academic year. Future academic year per-credit fees may vary slightly and are finalized each May. Clinical experience courses include a clinical course fee that covers items such as radiation badges, student ID badges, postage and clinical tracking software and will vary depending on the discipline selected.

**Costs for room, board and transportation are used to calculate financial aid and are included to disclose the full cost of attendance. These costs are not required for students pursuing a fully online degree.

Other potential expenses may include a personal computer, webcam, headphones with mic and internet access — all of which are required for this program.

To earn a degree from Boise State University, students must complete 120 credits; 43-46 credits are typically foundation courses. University Foundation courses and costs may vary.

Notice to Boise State, State of Idaho and other Idaho higher education employees: Fee waivers do not apply to this program. For more information on reciprocal fee agreements, please visit the HR website.

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Career Opportunities

Prepare to succeed in the imaging field with an online Bachelor of Science in Advanced Medical Imaging, Interventional Radiology Discipline. Gain hands-on experience in your intended career field, develop your technical skills and network with other learners across the country.

Possible careers:

• Interventional Radiology Technologist
• Special Procedure Technologist
• Endovascular Technologist
• Field Clinical Specialist
• Lead Technologist
• Interventional Radiology Supervisor
• Interventional Radiology Manager

Industry Research Resources

We advise you to complete industry research in your area to develop a strong understanding of employability in your region. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is a great place to start your research:

• Diagnostic Medical Imaging
• Cardiovascular Technologists
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Military and Veteran Students

Boise State Online’s advanced medical imaging program is well-equipped to accommodate military service members. Whether you are on active duty, a veteran or a civilian, our team is here to support you as you earn your bachelor’s degree.

Note: All clinical requirements must be completed in the United States.

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Student Support

We’re here to help! From deciding if an online degree is right for you to figuring out what credits transfer from previous schools, watching our on-demand webinar is the best place to start.

After viewing the webinar, you may contact our enrollment and student success team for support by emailing us at AMIonline@boisestate.edu or calling (208) 426-5921.

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