The RT to BMSc Program of Study | Emory School of Medicine

The RT to BMSc in Medical Imaging Program offers currently credentialed radiographers (RTs) the opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree with specialization in CT, MRI, radiography education, or radiology administration. Students who begin the program summer 2026 also can choose a new women's imaging concentration which focuses on mammography and bone densitometry.

The Curriculum

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Busy imaging technologists will benefit from a hybrid class format, allowing them greater flexibility to advance their education while juggling hectic work and family life. Some courses are self-paced while others meet in real-time. These courses are available online using Canvas, an innovative platform integrating technology and teaching for an elevated student learning experience.

Once a semester, students come to campus for two days of in-person instruction and training in our state-of-the-art simulation labs. See the schedule for on-campus days here.

Small classes allow students to bond with each other and with their faculty members, forming important networks of mutual support and professional growth that last long after graduation.

Full-Time Course Sequence

Students attending the program full time can earn their BMSc degree in as little as a year. This includes core coursework as well as coursework in one of the following concentrations: education, administration, CT, or MRI. Students starting in 2026 also can choose a concentration in women's imaging (mammography and bone densitometry).

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Part-Time Course Sequence

Students also may pursue their BMSc degree on a part-time basis, taking fewer courses each semester than full-time students. This allows for greater flexibility over a two-year period. This includes core coursework as well as coursework in one of the following concentrations: education, administration, CT, or MRI. Students starting in 2026 also can choose a concentration in women's imaging (mammography and bone densitometry).

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Course Descriptions

Program courses provide exactly what radiographers need to master advanced clinical skills as well as advanced concepts in medical imaging practice such as safety and quality, pharmacology, evaluation and measurement, and more. Students then choose a concentration for even more advanced coursework in administration, education, CT, MRI, or, starting in summer 2026, women's health imaging, which covers mammography and bone densitometry.

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Degree Requirements

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The following requirements must be satisfied in order to earn the BMSc degree through the RT to BMSc Program:

Students must meet a minimum residency requirement (being an Emory student) of three semesters, which means a minimum of 46 semester hours must be completed at Emory University.
Satisfactorily complete (grade C or better) courses comparable to all courses in the Emory University Bachelor of Medical Science in Medical Imaging degree program.
Satisfactorily complete (grade C or better) a minimum of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of specified undergraduate core curriculum courses.*
Satisfactorily complete 46 semester hours of required program courses with a grade of C or better.
Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 128 semester hours of undergraduate credit.**

*Students should have submitted documentation of having satisfied this requirement as part of their application for admission to the RT to BMSc Program.

**Students who are graduates of JRCERT-accredited medical imaging programs that award
certificates/diplomas, will be awarded a block of 48 semester hours of academic credit toward the B.M.Sc. degree.

Tuition and Fees

Program tuition and fees may change from one academic year to the next and are set by Emory University. The following are the tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Item	Per Semester	Per Year
Tuition	$6,167* ($514 per credit hour)	$18,501
Immunization/Disability Fee	$125	$375
Health & Wellness Fee	$103	$294
Technology Fee	$80	$240
Athletic Fee	$208 ($62 in summer)	$478
Activity Fee	$116	$234
Total Per Semester	$6,799*	$20,122*
*Full-time student. Subject to change

ADDITIONAL COSTS**
Clinical Administration Fee	$100	One-time fee at matriculation
Transcript Fee	$70	One-time fee - unlimited transcripts
Health Insurance	$4,762	Annual - University Plan; may waive if covered by another plan
Books Cost	$1,120	Approximate for first year; used or rental texts may reduce cost
Uniforms Fee	$500	Estimated for
Parking Fee	$354	May opt for per-use parking at $6.25 per day capped at $88.50 per month
Symplr Fee	$50	Clinical admin fee for CHOA
**Additional costs may vary to include computer, internet access, professional society dues, equipment, travel costs to clinical sites, etc.