Magnetic Resonance Imaging, B.S.
Saint Louis University's Bachelor of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging is one of only two programs of its kind in the country. SLU's MRI program contains a strong science curriculum that prepares students for immediate job placement as well as graduate study.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) 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.
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. MRI offers procedures that are helpful to a broad span of medical specialties. These specialties include neurology, sports medicine, cardiology, pediatrics and more.
Advantages to earning your B.S. in MRI at Saint Louis University include:
- A tailored curriculum that allows for diverse areas of concentration
- Clinical training sites within the St. Louis metropolitan area
- An interprofessional focus that emphasizes a team approach to health care
- Instruction and individual mentorship by professionally credentialed MRI faculty
- 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
Curriculum Overview
Saint Louis University's Bachelor of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging prepares graduates for an entry-level position as MRI technologists. The program includes all basic sciences, as well as an intensive MRI curriculum that includes over 1,100 hours of clinical practicum. The MRI program offers several curriculum tracks, including pre-physician assistant and pre-medicine. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible for national certification to become a registered MRI technologist/radiologic technologists (MR).
Clinical 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
The practice of MRI encompasses multidisciplinary skills. 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
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 $74,690, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Admission Requirements
Freshmen Applicants
Solid academic performance in college preparatory course work is a primary concern in reviewing a freshman applicant’s file.
- Admission criteria include:
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 on a 4.00 scale
- Saint Louis University has moved to test optional admission process for all undergraduate programs. Applicants may submit standardized test scores, but those who choose not to will not be disadvantaged in any way in the admission process.
Transfer Applicants
The minimum college transfer GPA is 2.70/4.00.
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 magnetic resonance imaging program at Saint Louis University is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), having been awarded an eight-year accreditation. The program's next scheduled accreditation review is in the third quarter of 2027.
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's goals, program outcomes, certification examination pass rates, job placement rates, technical standards and program-specific costs, please see Additional Accreditation Information.
Doisy College of Health Sciences Learning Outcomes
- 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.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program Learning Outcomes and Goals
- Students will be clinically competent.
- Students will appropriately use, record, and verify patient data.
- Students will position patients as directed.
- Students will use the proper imaging sequences for ordered exam.
- Students practice proper MRI and patient safety.
- Students will demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Students will complete imaging procedures, explaining steps in detail.
- Students will present case studies and MRI final capstone project.
- Students will demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Students will appropriately communicate with patients.
- Students will demonstrate appropriate written communication
- Students will demonstrate proper presentation skills
- Students will demonstrate professional growth and development.
- Students will demonstrate professional behaviors.
- Students will have knowledge of ethical behaviors.
- Students will demonstrate professional growth through critical thinking
The program annually tracks student learning outcomes as they relate to the above student goals.
Students in Saint Louis University's magnetic resonance imaging program take the following courses.
Standard Track
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Foundation | ||
BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 1080 & CHEM 1085 | Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab | 4 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
ENGL 2xxx | Literature | 3 |
HIM 4750 | Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine | 3 |
HSCI 2100 | Health Care Management | 3 |
HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
HSCI 3200 | Aspects of Health Law | 3 |
HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 | Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 4 |
HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 | Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 4 |
HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
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 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
PHYS 1220 & PHYS 1235 | General Physics I and General Physics I Lab | 4 |
PHYS 1240 & PHYS 1255 | General Physics II and General Physics II Lab | 4 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
Fine Art (Cultural Studies, Art, Dance, Music, Theater) | 3 | |
2XXX | Theology Elective | 3 |
XXXX | General Elective | 3 |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging | ||
MRI 4300 | MRI Clinical Practicum I | 6 |
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 | 3 |
MRI 4345 | Clinical MRI & Image Production II | 3 |
MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
MRI 4420 | Advanced and Emerging Technology | 3 |
MRI 4700 | MRI Clinical Practicum II | 10 |
MRI 4750 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
Total Credits | 122 |
Pre-Medicine Track
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Foundation | ||
BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 | General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter 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 |
HIM 4750 | Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine | 3 |
ENGL 2xxx | Literature | 3 |
HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
HSCI 3200 | Aspects of Health Law | 3 |
HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 | Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 4 |
HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 | Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 4 |
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 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
PHYS 1310 | College Physics I | 3 |
PHYS 1320 | College Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
PHYS 1330 | College Physics II | 3 |
PHYS 1340 | College 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 4300 | MRI Clinical Practicum I | 6 |
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 | 3 |
MRI 4345 | Clinical MRI and Image Production II | 3 |
MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
MRI 4420 | Advanced and Emerging Technology | 3 |
MRI 4700 | MRI Clinical Practicum II | 10 |
MRI 4750 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
Total Credits | 135 |
Pre-Physician Assistant and PA Scholar Track
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Foundation | ||
BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 | General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | 4 |
BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 | General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter 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 |
HIM 4750 | Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine | 3 |
HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
HSCI 3200 | Aspects of Health Law | 3 |
HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 | Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 4 |
HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 | Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 4 |
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 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
PHYS 1220 | General Physics I (with Lab) | 4 |
PHYS 1240 | General Physics II (with Lab) | 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 | |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging | ||
MRI 4300 | MRI Clinical Practicum I | 3 |
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 | 3 |
MRI 4345 | Clinical MRI and Image Production II | 3 |
MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
MRI 4420 | Advanced and Emerging Technology | 3 |
MRI 4700 | MRI Clinical Practicum II | 10 |
MRI 4750 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
Total Credits | 135 |
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 |
---|---|---|
Core and Electives | Up to 28 | |
Transfer Credits | ||
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 1080 & CHEM 1085 | Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab | 4 |
HIM 4750 | Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine | 3 |
HSCI 3200 | Aspects of Health Law | 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 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging | ||
MRI 4300 | MRI Clinical Practicum I | 3 |
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 | 3 |
MRI 4345 | Clinical MRI and Image Production II | 3 |
MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
MRI 4420 | Advanced and Emerging Technology | 3 |
MRI 4700 | MRI Clinical Practicum II | 10 |
MRI 4750 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
Total Credits | 101-129 |
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 | |
College Algebra | 3 | |
Oral and Written Communication | 3 | |
Theology | 3 | |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging | ||
MRI 4300 | MRI Clinical Practicum I | 3 |
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 4345 | Clinical MRI and Image Production II | 3 |
MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
MRI 4420 | Advanced and Emerging Technology | 3 |
MRI 4700 | MRI Clinical Practicum II | 10 |
MRI 4750 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
Total Credits | 131 |
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 1080 & CHEM 1085 |
Principles of Chemistry 1 Lecture and Principles of Chemistry 1 Lab |
4 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
IPE 1100 | Introduction to Interprofessional Health Care | 1 |
MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus | 3 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
ENGL 2XXX-3XXX | Literature Elective | 3 |
XXXX | Elective | 3 |
Credits | 15 | |
Year Two | ||
Fall | ||
Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
4 |
HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
IPE 3500 | Health Care Systems and Health Promotion | 3 |
PHYS 1220 & PHYS 1235 |
General Physics I and General Physics I Lab |
4 |
Credits | 14 | |
Spring | ||
HSCI 2100 | Health Care Management | 3 |
PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
PHYS 1240 & PHYS 1255 |
General Physics II and General Physics II Lab |
4 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
XXXX | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
HIM 4750 | Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine | 3 |
HSCI 3200 | Aspects of Health Law | 3 |
HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
Credits | 13 | |
Spring | ||
HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
MRI 4340 | Clinical MRI and Image Production | 3 |
MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
THEO 2XXX | Theology Elective | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
MRI 4300 | MRI Clinical Practicum I | 6 |
MRI 4310 | Physical Principles | 3 |
MRI 4320 | Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 |
MRI 4330 | Instrumentation and Quality Analysis | 3 |
MRI 4345 | Clinical MRI & Image Production II | 3 |
Credits | 18 | |
Spring | ||
MRI 4420 | Advanced and Emerging Technology | 3 |
MRI 4700 | MRI Clinical Practicum II | 10 |
MRI 4750 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 122 |
Pre-Medicine Track
Year One | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credits | |
Critical course: BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
Credits | 18 | |
Spring | ||
Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
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 |
SOC 1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 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 |
PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
XXXX | Literature Elective | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
HIM 4750 | Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine | 3 |
HSCI 3200 | Aspects of Health Law | 3 |
Critical course: HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
Critical course: PHYS 1310 & PHYS 1320 |
College Physics I and College Physics I Laboratory |
4 |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
Critical course: HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
Critical course: PHYS 1330 & PHYS 1340 |
College Physics II and College Physics II Laboratory |
4 |
MRI 4340 | Clinical MRI and Image Production I | 3 |
MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
XXXX | Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
MRI 4300 | MRI Clinical Practicum I | 6 |
MRI 4310 | Physical Principles | 3 |
MRI 4320 | Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 |
MRI 4330 | Instrumentation and Quality Analysis | 3 |
MRI 4345 | Clinical and MRI Image Production II | 3 |
Credits | 18 | |
Spring | ||
MRI 4420 | Advanced and Emerging Technology | 3 |
MRI 4700 | MRI Clinical Practicum II | 10 |
MRI 4750 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 135 |
Program Notes
Curriculum is designed to address the SLU School of Medicine's 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 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus | 3 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
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 | Aspects of Health Law | 3 |
IPE 3500 | Health Care Systems and Health Promotion | 3 |
XXXX | Fine Arts Elective | 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 |
HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
BLS 4510 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
HIM 4750 | Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine | 3 |
Critical course: HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
PHYS 1220 | General Physics I (Critical course: and lab) | 4 |
Credits | 18 | |
Spring | ||
Critical course: HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
Critical course: PHYS 1240 & PHYS 1255 |
General Physics II and General Physics II Lab |
4 |
MRI 4340 | Clinical MRI and Image Production | 5 |
MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
XXXX | Literature Elective | 3 |
Credits | 19 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
MRI 4300 | MRI Clinical Practicum I | 1 |
MRI 4310 | Physical Principles | 3 |
MRI 4320 | Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 |
MRI 4330 | Instrumentation and Quality Analysis | 3 |
MRI 4345 | Clinical MRI and Image Production II | 3 |
Credits | 13 | |
Spring | ||
MRI 4420 | Advanced and Emerging Technology | 3 |
MRI 4700 | MRI Clinical Practicum III | 10 |
MRI 4750 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 132 |
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 |
General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115 |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
ENGL 1900 | Advanced Strategies of Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus | 3 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
Spring | ||
Critical course: BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265 |
General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
Critical course: CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125 |
General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory |
4 |
MATH 1300 | Elementary Statistics with Computers | 3 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
PSY 1010 | General Psychology | 3 |
Credits | 17 | |
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 | Aspects of Health Law | 3 |
IPE 3500 | Health Care Systems and Health Promotion | 3 |
XXXX | Fine Arts Elective | 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 |
HSCI 2200 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
IPE 4200 | Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice | 3 |
PHIL 2050 | Ethics | 3 |
Credits | 16 | |
Year Three | ||
Fall | ||
BLS 4510 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
HIM 4750 | Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine | 3 |
HSCI 3300 & HSCI 3310 |
Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
4 |
HSCI 3700 | Research Methods | 3 |
PHYS 1220 | General Physics I (Critical course: with Lab) | 4 |
Credits | 18 | |
Spring | ||
HSCI 3400 & HSCI 3410 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture II and Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4 |
PHYS 1240 | General Physics II (Critical course: with Lab) | 4 |
MRI 4340 | Clinical MRI and Image Production | 5 |
MRI 4350 | Patient Care and MRI Safety | 3 |
XXXX | Literature Elective | 3 |
Credits | 19 | |
Year Four | ||
Fall | ||
MRI 4300 | MRI Clinical Practicum I | 1 |
MRI 4310 | Physical Principles | 3 |
MRI 4320 | Cross Sectional Anatomy and Pathology | 3 |
MRI 4330 | Instrumentation and Quality Analysis | 3 |
MRI 4345 | Clinical MRI and Image Production II | 3 |
Credits | 13 | |
Spring | ||
MRI 4420 | Advanced and Emerging Technology | 3 |
MRI 4700 | MRI Clinical Practicum III | 10 |
MRI 4750 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 132 |
Program Notes
Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, students will proceed directly into SLU’s graduate-level PA program.
2+2 Option for Students with Associate Degree in Radiography
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Core and Electives | Up to 28 | |
Transfer Credits | ||
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 |
HIM 4750 | Fundamentals of Clinical Medicine | 3 |
HSCI 3200 | Aspects of Health Law | 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 |
PHIL 1050 | Introduction to Philosophy: Self and Reality | 3 |
THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Curriculum | 43 | |
Total Credits | 107-135 |
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 |
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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 | ||
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Fall | Credits | |
MRI 4310 | Physical Principles | 3 |
MRI 4300 | MRI Clinical Practicum I | 1 |
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 | 18 | |
Spring | ||
MRI 4420 | Advanced and Emerging Technology | 3 |
MRI 4960 | Capstone in MRI | 2 |
MRI 4700 | MRI Clinical Practicum III | 10 |
Credits | 15 | |
Total Credits | 33 |
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. The application deadline is Aug. 1.
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:
Julie Miller
Recruitment Specialist
314-977-2570
dchs@health.slu.edu