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BS Diagnostic Science at University of Kansas

University of Kansas, United States

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Diagnostic Science degree (DXSC) provides a bachelor's degree completion option is manageable and accessible even for working professionals. The bachelor's degree will enable undergraduate students to specialize in a concentration of their choice while incorporating additional courses that will prepare them to advance professionally after completing the bachelor's degree.

Faculty: School of Health Professions  |  Department: Health Professions›  |  Duration: 12 credit hours  |  Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Diagnostic Science Degree Requirements Required courses: Additional Coursework If the student needs additional credits to reach the overall required 120 credits to earn a bachelor's degree, they may take additional general diagnostic science (DSXC) courses as electives. A minimum of 45 credit hours in courses numbered 300 or above is required for graduation.

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Entry requirements

Admission to this major is through School of Health Professions and university admission; these requirements apply at the college/university level, not to the major alone. General Diagnostic Science Degree Advancement Admissions The general degree advancement track is for students who have completed an associate of science or bachelor of science degree in imaging. (Students interested in pursuing a concentration in Cardiovascular Sonography, Diagnostic Ultrasound and Vascular Technology, or Nuclear Medicine Technology should refer to the specific concentration for admissions requirements as they may differ from the general degree advancement track requirements listed below.) Applicants must currently be one of the following registered professionals Registered Radiology Technologist (ARRT)1 Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)1 Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1; FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1; fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable) for domestic degree-seeking freshmen; fee waivers are available. KU is test optional; ACT/SAT scores are encouraged and are not required. Apply online through the KU application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ku.edu/

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