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Seeing inside, healing outside. Prepare for an in-demand healthcare career in medical imaging through MCPHS's Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program.
Working in the labs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, you’ll learn to use ultrasound waves to produce two-, three- and even four-dimensional dynamic images—all while keeping your patient’s mind at ease. You’ll work closely with physicians to accurately detect and diagnose medical conditions and deliver expert healthcare. All our programs are dedicated to educating qualified medical imaging and therapeutic professionals to assist in shaping the best practices of contemporary health.
Why choose Diagnostic Medical Sonography at MCPHS?
- Clinical Experience: Students complete more than 1,000 hours of hands-on clinical training in clinical facilities throughout New England.
- Prestigious Affiliations: Partnerships with premier medical institutions enable students to gain exposure and experience in leading healthcare institutions.
- Fast Track Programs: Students with a previous bachelor’s degree or college credit can start their careers in diagnostic medical sonography in only 16 months. If you have prior certification in the radiologic sciences (ARRT/NMTCB certification), consider our Advanced Medical Imaging certificates.
- Pick the Path for You: Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program can choose between two tracks to develop specialized skills. Choose the General track to study abdominal, obstetrics/gynecology, breast, and vascular sonography, or choose Echocardiography to discover how to take digital images of the human heart.
- Job Placement: MCPHS Medical Imaging and Therapeutics program graduates have a 100% job placement rate.
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$89k
Average SalaryThe average base salary for a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is $89,340. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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Best Diagnostic Medical Sonography DegreeBest Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Ultrasound Technician Bachelor's program in the U.S., as ranked by College Factual.
15%
Projected Job GrowthOverall employment of diagnostic medical sonographers is projected to grow 15% from 2023 to 2033, which is significantly faster than the average growth rate for all occupations. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
How a Sonography Student Swapped Engineering for a Look Inside the Human Body
Sangita Pudasaini, BS ’23, made a career shift to sonography and finds it fascinating to see the human heart. “The sonographers and my preceptor were helpful. I'm still learning, but now I'm confident about talking with patients and getting them ready for the scan,” she said.
Seeing the Body’s Engine with Echocardiography
In the 13th episode of the MCPHS Bicentennial Podcast, The Secret to Living to 200, Jeffrey Hill explains the technology behind cardiac ultrasound and its critical diagnostic capabilities.