Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Health Sciences | University of Nebraska at Kearney

About the Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

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Diagnostic medical sonographers specialize in creating images, known as sonograms or ultrasounds, that depict the body’s organs and tissues. Sonography is often the first imaging test performed when disease is suspected. Sonography uses high-energy sound waves to produce images of the inside of the body. The sonographer uses an instrument called a transducer to scan parts of the patient’s body that are being examined. The transducer emits pulses of sound that bounce back, causing echoes. The echoes form an image on a computer that physicians use for diagnosis. Learn more about this career.

PROGRAM INFORMATION GUIDE

Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography 3+1 Pathway

The Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program will satisfy the requirements for admission to the Department of Clinical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). A minimum of 79 credit hours, including the specific pre-diagnostic medical sonography prerequisites, are required.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is a 12 month program at UNMC. Students will receive a Bachelor’s of Science in Medical Therapeutic Science from UNMC upon completion of the program.

Admission to the professional portion of the program is competitive and is not automatically assured by successful completion of pre-diagnostic medical sonography courses. Admission is based on GPA, test scores, recommendation letters, an interview, essay, shadowing and medical experience, and other extra-curricular activities. Our dedicated advisors will guide and equip students to excel in these areas. In addition, smaller class sizes, top faculty, and unique learning experiences such as research opportunities will give you an advantage.