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Sonography Prerequisites

Candidates for the Boise State campus-based Radiologic Sciences BS degree, Diagnostic Medical Sonography emphasis must meet the following prerequisites:

Prerequisite GPA must be a minimum of 2.7 with a minimum of 14 credits completed by the application deadline (C- will not be considered an acceptable grade for a prerequisite course. Grade acceptance for general university core not required in the prerequisite year will follow the Boise State policy). Prerequisite GPA will be determined using the +/- standards according to Boise State policy.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7

Complete application, transcripts, and reference forms must be received in the School of Medical Imaging and Radiologic Sciences at Boise State University no later than March 1 to be considered for the program each fall.

Preference will be given to radiographers in the selection process.

Applicants may have completed or be in the final semester of completing the degree required general prerequisite course work:

  • ENGL 101 Writing and Rhetoric I
  • ENGL 102 Writing and Rhetoric II
  • MATH 143 College Algebra or MATH 170 Calculus I or ACT of 27
  • BIOL 227-228 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II
  • AMI 101 Introduction to Medical Imaging
  • HLTH 101 Medical Terminology
  • CHEM 101/L Introduction to Chemistry I OR CHEM 111/111L General Chemistry I
  • PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology
  • Three credits of either FA (Foundations of Arts) or FH (Foundations of Humanities)
  • Students must prove minimal technical competency by passing the BusApp 104, 105 and 106 placement test or equivalent (COBE Computer Placement Exam)

    Attend personal interview, if invited

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