Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging Degree Completion Program BS
You’ve put getting a Bachelor’s degree on hold because of your busy life. You’d like to advance in the continually evolving field of diagnostic imaging, but don’t quite know how.
With the BS Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging Degree Completion program submajor, your imaging registry has already earned you 50% of the required bachelor’s degree credits.
This program is also offered in the self-paced, competency-based UW flexible option format. Visit flex.wisconsin.edu for more information.
Program Type
Major
Program Format
Online
- UWM is the only public university in Wisconsin to offer a Diagnostic Imaging Degree Completion program.
- The program was developed by imaging professionals like you to help you stay competitive in today’s job market.
- Upon admission to UWM and confirmation of active registry, you are awarded 60 credits towards the minimum 120 credits required for degree completion.
Related Programs
To apply to the BS Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging Degree Completion program, you must first apply to UWM. On your application select “Biomedical Sciences” as your intended area of study. Upon admission to the University, we will contact you to identify your specific program of study.
Allow at least four weeks for the UWM Office of Admissions to process your application. Transfer credit will be granted where course equivalencies are confirmed. The College of Health Sciences academic advisor will determine if and how any transfer credit may be used to satisfy requirements for the Diagnostic Imaging Degree Completion program.
At the same time you are applying to UWM, send a copy of your current ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI registry card to:
Bill Mueller, MS
Advisor, Office of Student Affairs
College of Health Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Cunningham Hall, Room 135
Milwaukee, WI 53201
muellew@uwm.edu
414-229-5047
Upon admission to UWM and confirmation of active registry, you are awarded 60 credits toward degree completion. A minimum of 60 additional credits are selected from the courses below. To determine when and how (on campus or online) a course is offered, check the UWM Schedule of Classes.
General Education Requirements (GER)
UWM’s General Education Requirements are required if the first semester of enrollment in a degree program at an accredited institution was September 1986 or later. Where possible, courses in the Diagnostic Imaging Degree Completion program were selected to also meet GER. GER is NOT required of students who hold a prior baccalaureate degree.
| COURSE | GER | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English: Must earn “C” or better in ENGLISH 102 Prerequisite: placement test | OWCA | 3 |
| Oral & Written Communication Part B Satisfied by prerequisite course | OWCB | 0 |
| Math: Must earn “C” or better in Math 105 or 108 Prerequisite: placement test | QLA | 3 |
| Foreign Language Satisfied with 2 years of a single language in high school or with credit before 1999 | FL | 0 |
| Natural Science Select course from the approved GER Natural Science list | GERN | 3 |
| Social Science Select course from the approved GER Social Science list | GERS | 3 |
| Cultural Diversity Satisfied by prerequisite course | GERC | 0 |
| Arts Select course from the approved GER Arts list | GERA | 3 |
| Humanities Select course from the approved GER Humanities list | GERH | 6 |
| Total Credits: | 21 |
Prerequisite Courses
A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses listed below.
| Course | Offered | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BMS 205: Introduction to Diagnostic Medicine | F | 3 |
| BMS 245: Client Diversity in the Health Sciences | S | 3 |
| ENG 206: Technical Writing OR ENG 207: Health Science Writing | F/S/SU | 3 |
| ECON 210: Economic Statistics (or equivalent) | F/S/SU | 3 |
| HCA 220: Leading Healthcare Professionals | F/S/SU | 3 |
| HS 102: Healthcare Delivery in the United States | F/S/SU | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Advanced Health Sciences / Diagnostic Imaging Courses
A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses listed below.
| Course | Offered | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BMS 301: Human Pathophysiology – Fundamentals | F/S/SU | 1 |
| BMS 302: Human Pathophysiology – Organ Systems I | F/SU | 1 |
| BMS 303: Human Pathophysiology – Organ Systems II | F/SU | 1 |
| BMS 304: Human Pathophysiology – Organ Systems III | S/SU | 1 |
| BMS 305: Human Pathophysiology – Organ Systems IV | S/SU | 1 |
| BMS 458: Seminar in Advanced Diagnostic Imaging | S | 3 |
| BMS 463: Seminar in Education and Management in Medical Imaging | S/SU | 3 |
| BMS 590: Professional Growth & Career Advancement in Imaging | F | 3 |
| HS 311: Law for Health Care Consumers and Professionals | S | 3 |
| KIN 400: Ethics and Values in Health & Fitness Professions | F/S/SU | 3 |
| NURS 453: Information Management & Healthcare Technology | Varies | 3 |
| Total Credits | 23 |
Electives
Completed only if you have already completed program requirements and General Education Requirements, but have yet to achieve the 120 credit minimum requirement.
To schedule an advising appointment, call 414-229-5047 or visit Cunningham Hall, Room 135.
When should I meet with my advisor?
You are encouraged to meet with your advisor at least once per semester to ensure timely progress to graduation.
- Enrolling for spring semester?
Schedule an appointment with your advisor in October or November. - Enrolling for fall semester?
Schedule an appointment with your advisor in March or April.
You are also welcome to schedule an appointment with your advisor at any time to discuss academic challenges, career opportunities or any other questions.
How can my advisor help me?
The College of Health Sciences boasts professional academic advisors who understand the challenges of balancing academics, work, family and the social aspects of college life. Advisors partner with you to:
- Explore your academic and career interests
- Plan the sequence of your courses
- Prepare for course enrollment
- Access tutoring and other academic support
- Identify opportunities for campus involvement
- Connect you to campus resources
- Plan for graduation
Academic Resources
Academic Programs
July 1
Spring application deadline:
December 1
