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You’ve always been interested in health care and being a part of the discovery process with patients. Edgewood College offers a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences degree with two concentrations: medical sonography and radiography. This degree is multidisciplinary, exploring a variety of different topics to prepare you for either concentration. Additionally, students will be prepared should they desire to pursue an advanced degree in a health-related master’s program.

As a Health Sciences major in either concentration, you will apply to complete two (2) full years in an internship at UW Health. A highly competitive program with excellent certification and employment success; the curriculum is designed to specifically improve Edgewood College students’ likelihood of acceptance.

Medical Sonography Concentration

Medical Sonographers perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations and work under the guidance of physicians. You’ll employ ultrasound, or high-frequency sound waves, to detect and diagnose diseases in body organs and tissues.

Radiography Concentration

Radiologic Technologists perform diagnostic imaging examinations and work under the guidance of radiologists. They use different kinds of ionizing radiation to identify and/or treat disease and to diagnose medical problems.

Locations
Madison, WI
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
120
Next Start Date
January 21, 2025

Careers within Sonography

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A Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences prepares you for a variety of career paths. Those marked with an asterisk (*) require additional education/certification.

  • Diagnostic cardiovascular sonographer*
  • MRI technician
  • Obstetric sonographer*
  • Radiologic technologist
  • Radiation therapist
  • Sonography technologist
  • Travel ultrasound technologist

Health Sciences by the Numbers

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Student Organizations

Achievement in Medicine

Achievement in Medicine (AIM) brings together students who are thinking of pursuing a degree in the medical/health field post-graduation. Guest speakers include doctors, physical therapists, physician assistants, dentists, pharmacists, and other individuals with other medical specialties have presented to members of AIM. Resources for MCAT/GRE as well as volunteer and shadow experiences are available through this organization.

Frequently Asked Questions About Health Sciences

Does clinical work start before the internship?

No, for both programs, students must be accepted into the program to participate in the internship (which is a combination of both academic and clinical experiences). Academic and Clinical hours Academic and clinical days alternate.