Magnetic Resonance Imaging, B.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging is a medical imaging technique that uses a large magnet and radio waves to create clear pictures of internal body structures. MRI provides excellent contrast between the different soft tissues of the body and is especially useful in imaging the brain, spine, joints, muscles and other structures. The superior resolution of the images and advancing technology is rapidly increasing the variety of exams an MRI technologist will perform.
- Saint Louis University's Bachelor of Science in MRI is one of only two programs of its kind in the country.
- SLU's MRI program contains a strong science curriculum which prepares students for immediate job placement as well as graduate study.
- SLU's MRI program offers a tailored curriculum including individual mentorship by MRI faculty and clinical training sites within the St. Louis metropolitan area.
The practice of MRI encompasses multidisciplinary skills. MRI technologists are not exposed to ionizing radiation and are not required to monitor their exposure to the magnet. The responsibilities of the MRI technologist include:
- Operation of imaging, laboratory and computer instrumentation
- Empathetic and instructional approach to patient care
- Preparation of contrast agents
- Performance of quality control procedures
- Application of accepted standards of MRI safety and protection
Unlike traditional X-rays, MRI does not expose patients to ionizing radiation. MRI uses a strong magnet and radio waves to produce clear pictures of internal body structures. These pictures aid health care professionals in diagnosing and treating patients.
Advantages to earning your B.S. in MRI at Saint Louis University include:
- A curriculum with an interprofessional focus that emphasizes a team approach to health care
- Instruction by professionally credentialed faculty
- A flexible curriculum that allows diverse areas of concentration
- Medically relevant coursework ideal for pre-professional curriculum options, including pre-med and pre-physician assistant
- Opportunities to participate in professional conferences with faculty and fellow students
- Undergraduate opportunities to conduct research and produce projects/papers acceptable for publication and presentation at professional conferences.
MRI offers procedures that are helpful to a broad span of medical specialties. These specialties include neurology, sports medicine, cardiology, pediatrics and more. MRI technologists are educated and trained to work with patients and other members of the health care team to obtain high-quality images in a safe and effective manner.
Curriculum Overview
Saint Louis University's Bachelor of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging prepares a graduate for an entry-level position as a MRI technologist. The program includes all basic sciences, as well as, a 12-month intensive MRI curriculum that includes 1,300 hours of clinical practicum. The MRI program offers several curriculum tracks, including pre-physician assistant and pre-medicine. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is eligible for national certification to become a registered MRI technologist/ radiologic technologist (MR).
Fieldwork and Research Opportunities
Students in the MRI degree program have opportunities to conduct research and produce projects and papers that are acceptable for publication and could be presented at professional conferences.
MRI students are encouraged to join and participate in the functions of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
Careers
Jobs can be found in the following settings:
- Medical and surgical hospitals
- Freestanding clinics
- Physician offices
- Research institutions
Some jobs are classified as traveling jobs where the employee provides temporary help to departments that are short-staffed for a period of time. These technologists travel regularly, with the length of stay and location varying.
Career advancement opportunities from the position of staff technologist may lead to areas of administration, education, sales or research.
The salary range for an MRI technologist depends on geographic location, years of experience and education. The median annual wage is $69,930 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Admission Requirements
Admission consideration for the MRI program is initially based on a strong overall academic background.
Admission criteria include:
- Minimum GPA of 2.70 on a 4.00 scale
- Minimum ACT score of 22 with no subsection lower than 20
Applicants are encouraged to contact the department about availability in the program.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
There are two principal ways to help finance a Saint Louis University education:
- Scholarships: awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership and financial need. In addition to University scholarships, the Doisy College of Health Sciences offers a scholarship to sophomores, juniors and seniors.
- Financial Aid: provided in the form of grants and loans, some of which require repayment.
For priority consideration for merit-based scholarships, applicants should apply for admission by Dec. 1 and complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1.
For more information, visit the student financial services office online at http://finaid.slu.edu.
Accreditation
The Radiation Therapy program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
http://www.jrcert.org
For more information about the SLU Magnetic Resonance Imaging program goals, program outcomes, certification examination pass rates, job placement rates, technical standards and program-specific costs, please see Additional Accreditation information.
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate the Jesuit mission by caring for the whole patient.
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting in the MRI profession.
- Graduates will be able to apply critical reasoning as it relates to the MRI setting.
- Graduates will be able to demonstrate application of professional knowledge.
- Graduates will be able to recognize ethical practices in the health care setting.
Students in Saint Louis University's magnetic resonance imaging program take the following courses.
Standard Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | ||
| BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 | Principles of Biology II and Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 1083 | Principles of Chemistry 1 with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1483 | Principles of Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies Of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
| ENGL 2xxx | Literature | 3 |
| HIM 4150 | Quality Improvement | 3 |
| HSCI 3200 | Health Law and Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
| HSI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSI 3300 & HSI 3310 | Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 4 |
| HSI 3400 & HSI 3410 | Anatomy & Physiology II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 4 |
| IPE 1100 | Introduction to Interprofessional Health Care | 1 |
| IPE 3500 | Health Care Systems and Health Promotion | 3 |
| IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
| MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus | 3 |
| ORES 2310 | Introduction to Clinical Medicine | 3 |
| PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHYS 1220 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 1240 | General Physics II | 4 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| Fine Art (Cultural Studies, Art, Dance, Music, Theater) | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective (Psychology, Socilolgy, Theology, Foreign Language, Economics, Ethics, etc. | 3 | |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | ||
| MRI 4310 | Physical Principles | 3 |
| MRI 4320 | Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 |
| MRI 4330 | Instrumentation and Quality Analysis | 3 |
| MRI 4340 | Clinical MRI and Image Production | 5 |
| MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
| MRI 4410 | Clinical MRI Practicum | 9 |
| MRI 4420 | Adv / Emerging Tech | 3 |
| MRI 4910 | Clinical Practicum | 0 |
| MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
Pre-Medicine Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | ||
| BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 | Principles of Biology II and Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
| CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 | General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 | General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 | Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 | Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies Of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
| ENGL 2xxx | Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 3200 | Health Law and Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
| HSI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSI 3300 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| HSI 3310 | Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| HSI 3400 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| HSI 3410 | Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| IPE 1100 | Introduction to Interprofessional Health Care | 1 |
| IPE 3500 | Health Care Systems and Health Promotion | 3 |
| IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
| MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
| ORES 2310 | Introduction to Clinical Medicine | 3 |
| PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHYS 1310 | Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1320 | Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 1330 | Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1340 | Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| Fine Art (Cultural Studies, Art, Dance, Music, Theater) | 3 | |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | ||
| MRI 4310 | Physical Principles | 3 |
| MRI 4320 | Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 |
| MRI 4330 | Instrumentation and Quality Analysis | 3 |
| MRI 4340 | Clinical MRI and Image Production | 5 |
| MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
| MRI 4410 | Clinical MRI Practicum | 9 |
| MRI 4420 | Adv / Emerging Tech | 3 |
| MRI 4910 | Clinical Practicum | 0 |
| MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
| Total Credits | 130 | |
Pre-Physician Assistant and PA Scholar Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | ||
| BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 | Principles of Biology II and Principles of Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
| BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| BIOL 3030 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| BLS 4510 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 | General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 | General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 | Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 | Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies Of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
| ENGL 2xxx | Literature | 3 |
| HSCI 3200 | Health Law and Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
| HSI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSI 3300 & HSI 3310 | Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 4 |
| HSI 3400 & HSI 3410 | Anatomy & Physiology II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 4 |
| IPE 1100 | Introduction to Interprofessional Health Care | 1 |
| IPE 3500 | Health Care Systems and Health Promotion | 3 |
| IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
| MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus | 3 |
| ORES 2310 | Introduction to Clinical Medicine | 3 |
| PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHYS 1220 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 1240 | General Physics II | 4 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| Fine Art (Cultural Studies, Art, Dance, Music, Theater) | 3 | |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | ||
| MRI 4310 | Physical Principles | 3 |
| MRI 4320 | Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 |
| MRI 4330 | Instrumentation and Quality Analysis | 3 |
| MRI 4340 | Clinical MRI and Image Production | 5 |
| MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
| MRI 4410 | Clinical MRI Practicum | 9 |
| MRI 4420 | Adv / Emerging Tech | 3 |
| MRI 4910 | Clinical Practicum | 0 |
| MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
| Total Credits | 130 | |
2+2 Option for Students with Associate Degree in Radiography
Total semester credits vary based on applicable courses complete in undergraduate program. Specific course plan is individually designed for each applicant.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AAS Radiography Program Professional Portion | ||
| Select 28 credits | 28 | |
| Transfer Credits | ||
| American History or Origins of the Modern World | 3 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 | |
| Biology I with Lab | 4 | |
| College Algebra | 3 | |
| Composition and Rhetoric I | 3 | |
| Composition and Rhetoric II | 3 | |
| General Psychology | 3 | |
| Medical Terminology | 3 | |
| Professional Communication | 3 | |
| Sociology | 3 | |
| Foundation | ||
| CHEM 1083 | Principles of Chemistry 1 with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1483 | Principles of Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| HSCI 3200 | Health Law and Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
| IPE 3500 | Health Care Systems and Health Promotion | 3 |
| IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
| MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus | 3 |
| ORES 2310 | Introduction to Clinical Medicine | 3 |
| PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
| THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | ||
| MRI 4310 | Physical Principles | 3 |
| MRI 4320 | Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 |
| MRI 4330 | Instrumentation and Quality Analysis | 3 |
| MRI 4340 | Clinical MRI and Image Production | 5 |
| MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
| MRI 4410 | Clinical MRI Practicum | 9 |
| MRI 4420 | Adv / Emerging Tech | 3 |
| MRI 4910 | Clinical Practicum | 0 |
| MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
| Total Credits | 130 | |
Second Bachelor's Degree Option
Total semester credits vary based on applicable courses complete in undergraduate program. Specific course plan is individually designed for each applicant.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Credits | ||
| Select 56 credits | 56 | |
| Prerequisite Courses | ||
| Principles Chemistry I with Lab | 4 | |
| Principles Chemistry II with Lab | 4 | |
| General Physics I with Lab | 4 | |
| General Physics II with Lab | 4 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 | |
| Medical Ethics | 3 | |
| Oral and Written Communication | 3 | |
| Theology | 3 | |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | ||
| MRI 4310 | Physical Principles | 3 |
| MRI 4320 | Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 |
| MRI 4330 | Instrumentation and Quality Analysis | 3 |
| MRI 4340 | Clinical MRI and Image Production | 5 |
| MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
| MRI 4410 | Clinical MRI Practicum | 9 |
| MRI 4420 | Adv / Emerging Tech | 3 |
| MRI 4910 | Clinical Practicum | 0 |
| MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Continuation Standards
Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.70 to remain in good standing.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Standard Track
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CHEM 1083 | Principles of Chemistry 1 with Lab | 4 |
| IPE 1100 | Introduction to Interprofessional Health Care | 1 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies Of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 1483 | Principles of Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
| MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| XXXX | Literature Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
4 |
| IPE 3500 | Health Care Systems and Health Promotion | 3 |
| HSI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
Principles of Biology II and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
| THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| XXXX | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| XXXX | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| HSCI 3200 | Health Law and Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
| Critical course: HSI 3300 & HSI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
| PHYS 1220 | General Physics I | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| HIM 4150 | Quality Improvement | 3 |
| Critical course: HSI 3400 & HSI 3410 |
Anatomy & Physiology II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
| ORES 2310 | Introduction to Clinical Medicine | 3 |
| PHYS 1240 | General Physics II | 4 |
| SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MRI 4310 | Physical Principles | 3 |
| MRI 4320 | Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 |
| MRI 4330 | Instrumentation and Quality Analysis | 3 |
| MRI 4340 | Clinical MRI and Image Production | 5 |
| MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MRI 4410 | Clinical MRI Practicum | 9 |
| MRI 4420 | Adv / Emerging Tech | 3 |
| MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| MRI 4910 | Clinical Practicum | 0 |
| Credits | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
Pre-Medicine Track
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
4 |
| Critical course: CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| IPE 1100 | Introduction to Interprofessional Health Care | 1 |
| MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies Of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
Principles of Biology II and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| Critical course: CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Critical course: CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 |
Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| IPE 3500 | Health Care Systems and Health Promotion | 3 |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
| XXXX | Literature Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 3040 | Cell Structure & Function | 3 |
| Critical course: CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 |
Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
| THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| HSCI 3200 | Health Law and Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
| Critical course: HSI 3300 & HSI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
| Critical course: PHYS 1310 & PHYS 1320 |
Physics I and Physics I Laboratory |
4 |
| XXXX | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Critical course: HSI 3400 & HSI 3410 |
Anatomy & Physiology II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
| ORES 2310 | Introduction to Clinical Medicine | 3 |
| Critical course: PHYS 1330 & PHYS 1340 |
Physics II and Physics II Laboratory |
4 |
| SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MRI 4310 | Physical Principles | 3 |
| MRI 4320 | Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 |
| MRI 4330 | Instrumentation and Quality Analysis | 3 |
| MRI 4340 | Clinical MRI and Image Production | 5 |
| MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MRI 4410 | Clinical MRI Practicum | 9 |
| MRI 4420 | Adv / Emerging Tech | 3 |
| MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| MRI 4910 | Clinical Practicum | 0 |
| Credits | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 130 | |
Program Notes
Curriculum is designed to address SLU’s Medical School requirements and is subject to change. If applying to a Medical School at another institution, please consult their website for specific requirements.
Pre-Physician Assistant Track
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
4 |
| Critical course: CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| IPE 1100 | Introduction to Interprofessional Health Care | 1 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies Of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
Principles of Biology II and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| Critical course: CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus | 3 |
| PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Critical course: CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 |
Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| HSCI 3200 | Health Law and Policy | 3 |
| IPE 3500 | Health Care Systems and Health Promotion | 3 |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 3030 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| Critical course: CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 |
Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
| THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| BLS 4510 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
| HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
| Critical course: HSI 3300 & HSI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
| PHYS 1220 | General Physics I | 4 |
| XXXX | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Critical course: HSI 3400 & HSI 3410 |
Anatomy & Physiology II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
| ORES 2310 | Introduction to Clinical Medicine | 3 |
| PHYS 1240 | General Physics II | 4 |
| XXXX | Literature Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MRI 4310 | Physical Principles | 3 |
| MRI 4320 | Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 |
| MRI 4330 | Instrumentation and Quality Analysis | 3 |
| MRI 4340 | Clinical MRI and Image Production | 5 |
| MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MRI 4410 | Clinical MRI Practicum | 9 |
| MRI 4420 | Adv / Emerging Tech | 3 |
| MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| MRI 4910 | Clinical Practicum | 0 |
| Credits | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 130 | |
Program Notes
Curriculum is designed to address SLU’s PA Program requirements and is subject to change. If applying to a PA Program at another institution, please consult their website for specific requirements.
Physician Assistants Scholar Track
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
4 |
| Critical course: CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| IPE 1100 | Introduction to Interprofessional Health Care | 1 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies Of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
Principles of Biology II and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| Critical course: CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus | 3 |
| PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 3020 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Critical course: CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415 |
Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| HSCI 3200 | Health Law and Policy | 3 |
| IPE 3500 | Health Care Systems and Health Promotion | 3 |
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 3030 | Principles of Genetics | 3 |
| Critical course: CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425 |
Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
| THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| BLS 4510 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
| HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
| Critical course: HSI 3300 & HSI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
| PHYS 1220 | General Physics I | 4 |
| XXXX | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| HSI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Critical course: HSI 3400 & HSI 3410 |
Anatomy & Physiology II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
| ORES 2310 | Introduction to Clinical Medicine | 3 |
| PHYS 1240 | General Physics II | 4 |
| XXXX | Literature Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| MRI 4310 | Physical Principles | 3 |
| MRI 4320 | Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 |
| MRI 4330 | Instrumentation and Quality Analysis | 3 |
| MRI 4340 | Clinical MRI and Image Production | 5 |
| MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MRI 4410 | Clinical MRI Practicum | 9 |
| MRI 4420 | Adv / Emerging Tech | 3 |
| MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| MRI 4910 | Clinical Practicum | 0 |
| Credits | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 130 | |
Program Notes
Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, students will proceed directly into SLU’s graduate-level PA program.
2+2 Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AAS Radiography Program Professional Portion | ||
| Community College credits | 28 | |
| Transfer Credits | ||
| American History or Origins of the Modern World | 3 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | |
| Biology I | 4 | |
| College Algebra | 3 | |
| Composition and Rhetoric I | 3 | |
| Composition and Rhetoric II | 3 | |
| General Psychology | 3 | |
| Medical Terminology | 3 | |
| Professional Communication | 3 | |
| Sociology | 3 | |
| Classes to Be Taken and Completed at Saint Louis University | ||
| CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 | General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 | General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory | 4 |
| HSCI 3200 | Health Law and Policy | 3 |
| HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
| IPE 3500 | Health Care Systems and Health Promotion | 3 |
| IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
| MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
| MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus | 3 |
| ORES 2310 | Introduction to Clinical Medicine | 3 |
| THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Curriculum | 31 | |
| Total Credits | 127 | |
Program Notes
Selection for student admission is on a space available basis, and final acceptance decision is made by the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program Director.
Second Baccalaureate Degree Track
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Courses | ||
| College Algebra | 3 | |
| Principles of Chemistry I & II | 8 | |
| General Physics I & II | 8 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology I & II | 8 | |
| Medical Ethics | 3 | |
| Oral and Written Communication Elective | 3 | |
| Theology | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Courses to Be Taken at Saint Louis University
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MRI 4310 | Physical Principles | 3 |
| MRI 4320 | Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 |
| MRI 4330 | Instrumentation and Quality Analysis | 3 |
| MRI 4340 | Clinical MRI and Image Production | 5 |
| MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| MRI 4410 | Clinical MRI Practicum | 9 |
| MRI 4420 | Adv / Emerging Tech | 3 |
| MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Summer | ||
| MRI 4910 | Clinical Practicum | 0 |
| Credits | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 31 | |
Program Notes
This 12-month program is identical to the senior year of the degree option. Successful completion leads to a second baccalaureate degree in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This option is for a student who already possesses a bachelor’s degree and is motivated to become a practicing Magnetic Resonance Technologist in 12-months.
To be considered for the second baccalaureate degree option, the applicant must have satisfactorily completed a baccalaureate degree, with a minimum GPA of 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale), including the prerequisite courses listed above.
The applicant must complete the application for the professional year and submit official transcripts of prior college work through the SLU admission website at http://www.slu.edu. Application deadline is August 1st.
The applicant must show satisfactory evidence of good character and physical ability to perform functions of Magnetic Resonance Technologist. All applicants must meet the professional performance and technical standards required by the profession. Students must also successfully complete a drug screen and criminal background check prior to the start of the professional year.
Application to the 12-month option is via a competitive application process with admission granted on a space-available basis. The selection process includes a personal interview for qualified applicants.
Selection Factors: Among the parameters considered by the Selection Committee are:
- Applicant’s academic potential as evidenced by previous performance in college
- Specific motivation toward pursuit of a health care profession
- Evidence of sound judgment
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Job shadowing of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Department is highly recommended
For additional admission questions please contact,
Katie Smialek
Recruitment Specialist
(314) 977-2570
dchs@health.slu.edu