Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Bridge Program (AS to MS)
School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics
Location: Online
Start Term: Fall
Build on your associate’s degree and registered technologist’s experience to pursue new roles in research, education, or leadership—without the time or expense of a bachelor’s program.
Go Further in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
Your 50-Credit Journey
Before you start your master’s-level training, you must complete a set of preparatory courses termed bridge courses that cover healthcare-related skills and topics in writing, advanced patient care, statistics, research, and advanced radiologic and imaging science courses in advanced radiation biology and pathophysiology.
Our online/asynchronous program is customized to meet your career goals with either a clinical leadership track or an education track to enhance your skills.
Thematically, your master’s-level coursework will be grouped into three areas:
- Core (12 credits)—These courses cover advanced patient care, leadership, communication, research practices, professional trends, and a practicum and artificial intelligence in healthcare.
- Research (6 credits)—These courses cover applied research methodologies.
- Practicum (3 credits)—These courses allow you to concentration on your career goals either as a clinical leader within your department or unit, or as an educator from a clinical instructor to a college/university faculty member.
MCPHS Community Voices
The lived experiences of MCPHS students, partners, and faculty tell an eloquent story. They illustrate just how our student-centered, teaching-first approach keeps us in the top tier of the country’s “most transformative colleges.” (Money magazine 2020).
Leah Bendrick
"While searching for options to build upon my associate degree, I found the MCPHS Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Bridge Program. It offers a unique opportunity to advance to a master’s degree without the need for a prior bachelor's degree. Its fully online and asynchronous format allows me to balance full-time work, parenting, and returning to school. The faculty has played a crucial role in making my return to education a smooth transition."
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Other MCPHS Graduate Programs in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
At MCPHS, we also offer an online graduate program for any registered technologist who holds a bachelor’s degree.
Master of Science in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences (online)
A 30-credit program offered entirely online.
Download a Program Fact Sheet
Download a program fact sheet for a snapshot of the AS to MS in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Bridge program.