University of Nebraska Medical Center

Get a jump start in high school. Pursue a strong college preparatory program. Check with your school counselor to make sure you earn enough credits in the core curriculum to meet college entrance requirements. A core curriculum includes courses in English, mathematics and the sciences. You will also need to take either the ACT or SAT test for college admission.

As an example, let�s assume you want to enroll in the University of Nebraska Medical Center�s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.

Before you apply, you�ll need to complete 35 semester hours of specific prerequisites from an accredited college or university. Your undergraduate coursework must include the following specific disciplines:

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program at UNMC is a 12-month professional program. It is offered only as a second certification modality in Radiation Science Technology.

That means you must first complete an accredited program in a primary modality before you can apply to the DMS program.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you plan your course:

		Once you have earned your 35 hours of college prerequisites & have met all of the entrance requirements, you�ll be eligible to apply to one of UNMC�s primary Radiation Science Technology programs.
		You may choose either radiography or nuclear medicine technology as your primary certification. Both are two-year programs.
		After successfully completing your two-year primary program, you will be eligible to apply for the 12-month Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
		Upon successful completion, you will graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Science Technology.
		At this point, you will be eligible to take the national examinations for certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

If you would like to learn about the University of Nebraska Medical Center�s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, click here.

You can also find more radiation therapy links in Link-O-Rama.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center offers excellent scholarship support designated for professional education in radiography. Various professional organizations provide scholarship money as well.

You may also see financial help from the college or university you attend for your undergraduate courses.

For more information regarding financial assistance, click here to visit the UNMC Student Services Financial Aid page.