Clinical program
Mizzou students receive comprehensive clinical instruction in general diagnostic radiography at several local clinical affiliates such as University of Missouri Hospital, Women’s & Children’s Hospital, South Providence Medical Park, University Physicians Clinic, Missouri Orthopedic Institute, Harry S Truman Veteran’s Administration Hospital and Boone Hospital Center. Students will also complete clinical education in hospitals and clinics in communities across mid-Missouri as well as one weekend rotation per semester at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Additional affiliates may be added to enhance the clinical education experience.
Our clinical affiliates provide students with a broad base of learning experiences. Other short, exploratory clinical rotations may include radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, diagnostic medical ultrasound, CT, MRI, veterinary medicine, mammography and trauma/emergency imaging.
More about program mission, vision and goals
Professional certification
Graduates complete the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national examination and become registered technologists. Because Mizzou students complete advanced coursework in specialty areas, they may also be eligible to obtain advanced credentials. View ARRT credentialing options.
Successful completion of degree requirements at the University of Missouri does not guarantee eligibility to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ certifying exam. Candidates must meet ARRT requirements including ethics requirements.
Careers in radiography
Radiologic technologists work in healthcare facilities, and more than half work in hospitals. Most technologists work full time. The median annual wage for radiologic technologists and technicians was $61,370 in May 2021.
Course work
The Radiography program is divided into two phases and generally takes a minimum of four years to complete.
Pre-professional phase
Estimated 2 years to complete general education requirements of MU and program prerequisites
In the pre-professional phase students enroll in the University of Missouri’s required general education courses and complete the Radiography Program’s required prerequisite courses.
Professional phase
24 months (2 years) to complete the professional phase, including summers
The professional phase of the MU Radiography program is an intensive, 24- month course of study leading to a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences with an emphasis in Radiologic Science. Coursework commences in June following acceptance, typically the summer semester of the student’s junior year. Students will develop their professional competence through classroom theory, laboratory practice and clinical application and are eligible to apply for their national registry examination through the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become a registered radiologic technologist: RT(R).
Students in the MU Radiography program complete advanced coursework in one of the following specialty areas of imaging: CT, MRI, Cardiac Interventional Radiography or Vascular Interventional Radiography. These courses provide the necessary knowledge to obtain advanced credentials through the ARRT post-primary pathway. Additional clinical experience requirements may be completed after graduation. View ARRT credentialing options.
Curriculum requirements
Learn about required courses and other program requirements, including a sample semester-by-semester plan of study.
Advising worksheet
Students may use the Radiography advising worksheet as a guide but advising through the College of Health Sciences Student Services is highly recommended.
Admissions
Applications are due Dec. 1, typically in a student’s sophomore year. Admission to the professional phase of the Radiography program is competitive. Admission allows the applicant to begin the professional phase the following summer.
Non-MU students must be accepted by the University of Missouri to complete their application.
High school seniors and first-semester MU freshmen may be eligible to apply for early admission to the Radiography program.
Admission and application
Learn more about admission criteria and how to apply.
Cost and financial aid
In addition to the University tuition and fees, students should budget for ancillary costs.
Graduation requirements
Accepted Radiography students must meet the following to graduate from the University of Missouri:
- Attain a minimum of 120 semester credit hours
- Students will meet the General Education requirements of the University of Missouri
- English Exposition and Argumentation
- Writing Intensive course(s)
- American History or Government
- Math Reasoning Proficiency course
- Distribution Requirements
- Students will meet University graduation requirements
- Second Writing Intensive course
- Capstone course in the major
- Earn no less than a 2.50 GPA
- Students will complete all core Radiography and program coursework with a grade of C or better.
Accreditation
The Mizzou Radiography program is fully accredited by:
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
312-704-5300
mail@jrcert.org
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) granted the MU Radiography program an 8-year accreditation status in 2017. The next site visit for the program is tentatively scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024.