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Biology Pre-Medical Imaging Major

See beyond what’s in front of you.

Do you want to work with patients affected by heart disease, create X-rays for physicians to determine broken bones, or use an ultrasound to construct an image of vital organs? We’ll prepare you to pursue a career as a competent, trained, and highly skilled medical imaging professional. See the difference at Saint Mary’s.

As a pre-medical imaging major with an emphasis in either echocardiography, radiography, or sonography — coupled with a 21-month internship at Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences — you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to perform high-demand diagnostic imaging procedures.

Echocardiography Emphasis
B.A. in Biology Pre-echocardiography
Prepares you to pursue a career as a sonographer
Four years of coursework on the Winona Campus
Affiliated with the echocardiography training program at Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences

Radiography Emphasis
Prepares you to pursue a career as a radiologist
Four years of coursework on the Winona Campus
Affiliated with the radiography training program at Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
The biology pre-radiography major is affiliated with and prepares you for the certification exam given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART)
Sonography Emphasis
Prepares you for a sonography training program
Four years of coursework on the Winona Campus
Affiliated with the sonography training program at Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.
Upon completion of a sonography training program, you’re eligible to take the certification exam administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Program Highlights

In collaboration with Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, the pre-medical imaging major focuses on echocardiography, radiography, or sonography.

Unique Program Features

What Makes it Special:

Emphasis on: Echocardiography, Radiography or Sonography
Internship with Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
Prepare to pursue professional certification
Supportive, dedicated faculty
State-of-the-art labs and classrooms

What You'll Learn

What You’ll Learn

Knowledge of basic medical terminology for imaging professionals
Basic patient care procedures and ethical standards
Understanding of the techniques of chosen imaging modality
Structure and organization of medical imaging departments
Ethical leadership and working with diverse groups
Professional written and oral communication

Course Catalog

Biology Pre-Medical Imaging Major, B.A.

Careers that look to the future.

There is a growing demand for imaging technologists, with numerous career options and strong salaries. Jobs for sonographers are expected to grow 14% from 2020-30, faster than the average for all occupations. In May 2020, the median annual salary for a sonographer was $70,380,¹ while radiologic technologists earned $53,710.²

Cardiac sonographer

$75,380

Radiology technologist

$61,980

Medical sonographer

$75,380

What are some of the admission requirements?

The number of students admitted each year is limited. Admission decisions are based on the applicant’s ability to meet the expectations for academic performance outlined in the Program Handbook. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not ensure admission to the program. Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution and maintained an overall GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must demonstrate the language proficiency necessary for successful graduate coursework.

¹U.S. News & World Report, Best Health Care Support Jobs at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/diagnostic-medical-sonographers.htm (visited on March 9, 2022).

²U.S. News & World Report, Best Health Care Support Jobs at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/radiologic-technologists.htm (visited on March 9, 2022).