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Radiologic Technology, BS
Radiology Tech Program
Why Choose UCM for Your Radiologic Technology BS?
The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology at the University of Central Missouri provides a direct path into a high-demand healthcare career in just four years. Designed for students who want to work in the medical field, interact directly with patients and enter a highly rewarding profession, this structured 2+2 program combines campus instruction with real-world clinical experience. You’ll spend your first two years building a strong science foundation on campus in Warrensburg before spending your final two years training full-time at a partner hospital. Taught by supportive faculty who know you by name, UCM prepares you to pass your certification exam and graduate career-ready with two years of clinical experience already on your resume.
UCM's Radiologic Technology BS at a Glance
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science | Credit Hours: 120 Hours
Degree Can be Taken: Warrensburg
- 100% certification exam pass rate and 100% job placement rate*
- 2+2 program structure allows you to gain two years of clinical experience by graduation
- Small class sizes and supportive, Ph.D.-level faculty who know you by name
*Certification exam pass rates and job placement rates are for the class of 2025.
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What will you learn in UCM's Radiologic Technology BS program?
Our curriculum pairs foundational science coursework with hands-on laboratory training and extensive hospital clinical rotations. You’ll learn how to operate advanced medical technology, perform diagnostic imaging procedures and support physicians in diagnosing injury and illness.
Core Academic & Laboratory Courses:
- Human Anatomy: Complete collaborative, hands-on lab work to master human anatomical structures.
- Human Physiology: Perform lab experiments using bio-impulses to evaluate body systems and analyze disease case studies.
- Biological Principles: Study cellular functions, genetics and biological processes in specialized laboratories.
Clinical Training & Patient Care:
- Allied-Affiliate Hospital Clinicals: Spend your junior and senior years training full-time by working alongside medical professionals in real hospital settings.
- Patient Interaction & Diagnostic Imaging: Learn to perform X-rays, manage diagnostic imaging procedures and put patients at ease during medical exams.
Unique learning opportunities in UCM's Radiologic Technology BS
- Structured 2+2 Pathway: Build academic preparation on campus during Years 1–2 before transitioning directly into full-time hospital clinical training during Years 3–4.
- Cutting-Edge Research Labs: Practice in modern facilities featuring molecular and cellular research labs, a DNA sequencer and advanced diagnostic tools.
- Ph.D.-Led Instruction & Mentoring: Learn from supportive, Ph.D.-level faculty with deep allied health experience who provide dedicated academic advising.
- Flexible Learning Formats: Access lecture-only courses through online or hybrid formats to accommodate required in-person clinical training.
- Grant-Funded Undergraduate Research: Participate in faculty- and student-led research projects funded by government, private and internal university grants.
- Comprehensive Student Support: Access dedicated academic advising, competitive tuition, financial aid resources, career planning and campus childcare assistance.
Fast facts about UCM's Radiologic Technology BS
- Program Length: Prepares you for a financially rewarding healthcare career without the need for extensive post-baccalaureate education
- Experiential Learning: Two full years of real-world hospital clinical training on your resume
- Proven Student Outcomes: 100% certification exam pass rate and 100% job placement rate*
- Class Environment: Small class sizes and supportive faculty who know you by name
- Flexible Study: Hybrid and online options available for select lecture courses
*Certification exam pass rates and job placement rates are for the class of 2025.
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Financial Aid and Scholarships for UCM's Radiologic Technology program
As a UCM student, you’ll have a financial aid advisor as part of your six-person student support team to help you find the best way to finance your college education. UCM pairs extremely competitive tuition with approximately $24.8 million in annual merit- and need-based financial assistance.
Scholarships for Biology and Radiologic Technology Majors:
- Carlos Kays Biology and Earth Science Scholarship
- Charles Hinerman Memorial Scholarship
- Kathryn Eydt Payne Scholarship
- Dr. Sam P. Hewitt Memorial Scholarship
- Julie A. Harpster Memorial Scholarship
- Dr. John Belshe Biology Scholarship
- Ardyth C. Boucher Scholarship
- John Hess Health Professions Scholarship
Search eligibility criteria and apply using the UCM Scholarship Finder, then connect with your financial aid advisor to complete your financing plan.
The next steps to your Radiologic Technology degree:
① Request information about the Radiologic Technology BS at UCM.
② Schedule a visit or Connect virtually with a UCM admissions rep.
Career opportunities and outcomes for a Radiologic Technology BS
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology from UCM prepares you for immediate entry into a high-demand healthcare field, offering greater career advancement and income potential than associate degree programs. Graduates are well-prepared to perform X-rays and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), with options to continue training in ultrasound and nuclear radiation.
Common Work Settings:
- Hospitals and Medical Centers
- Physicians' Offices and Clinics
- Diagnostic Laboratories
- Mobile Imaging Companies
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- State and Federal Government Agencies
- Industrial Facilities and Research Centers
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The UCM Career and Life Design Center
The UCM Career and Life Design Center is here for undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni from all majors, identities and interests. We are a hub for career exploration and career readiness. We offer resources and support for:
- exploring career options
- life design (explore and build career and life journeys, designing next steps)
- job and internship searching
- document reviews (resumes, cover letters, personal statements, etc.)
- interviews (coaching and mock interviewing)
- Professional Clothing Studio
- preparation for graduate school (application materials, exploring programs)
- and more!
Take your degree further.
After completing UCM’s bachelor’s in Radiologic Technology, consider expanding your career through UCM grad school programs:
Make yourself more marketable.
Set yourself apart by learning Spanish language skills specific to healthcare. Hospitals, clinics and community health care providers seek radiology techs able to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients.
Explore programs related to radiologic technology.
Not sure school for radiology technicians is right for you? You may also be interested in the following undergraduate programs at UCM:
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ll study human anatomy, human physiology and fundamental biological principles on campus during your first two years. During your final two years, you will complete full-time hospital clinical training, learning to operate advanced diagnostic imaging technology, perform X-rays, work directly with patients and support physicians.
Years 1 and 2 take place on campus in Warrensburg, where you build a strong science foundation with supportive faculty and small classes. Years 3 and 4 consist of full-time clinical training at a partner hospital where you work alongside medical professionals to gain career-ready clinical experience.
UCM Radiologic Technology graduates achieve a 100% certification pass rate and a 100% job placement rate*. Graduates enter high-demand healthcare roles in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers and government agencies. In 2025, the median salary for radiologic and MRI technologists was $80,111, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
*Certification exam pass rates and job placement rates are for the class of 2025.
Yes. Students can access UCM's stellar financial aid offerings and apply for program-specific awards — including the John Hess Health Professions Scholarship, Carlos Kays Biology Scholarship and Dr. Sam P. Hewitt Memorial Scholarship — via the UCM Scholarship Finder.
