Bachelor of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

About

Saint Louis University's Bachelor of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging is one of only two programs of its kind in the country. SLU's MRI program contains a strong science curriculum that prepares students for immediate job placement as well as graduate study. Magnetic resonance imaging is a medical imaging technique that uses a large magnet and radio waves to create clear pictures of internal body structures. MRI provides excellent contrast between the different soft tissues of the body and is especially useful in imaging the brain, spine, joints, muscles and other structures. The superior resolution of the images and advancing technology are rapidly increasing the variety of exams an MRI technologist will perform. MRI technologists are educated and trained to work with patients and other health care team members to obtain high-quality images safely and effectively. MRI offers procedures that are helpful to a broad span of medical specialties. These specialties include neurology, sports medicine, cardiology, pediatrics and more. The advantages of earning your B.S. in MRI at Saint Louis University include: A tailored curriculum that allows for diverse areas of concentration. Clinical training sites within the St. Louis metropolitan area. An interprofessional focus that emphasizes a team approach to health care. Undergraduate opportunities to conduct research and produce projects/papers acceptable for publication and presentation at professional conferences. Instruction and individual mentorship by professionally credentialed MRI faculty. Medically relevant coursework ideal for pre-professional curriculum options, including pre-med and pre-physician assistant. Students in SLU's MRI degree program have opportunities to conduct research and produce projects and papers that are acceptable for publication and could be presented at professional conferences. MRI students are encouraged to join and participate in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).  

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes MRI Technologist, Senior MRI Technologist, MRI Clinical Specialist, MRI Safety Officer, MRI Quality Assurance Specialist, MRI Department Supervisor, MRI Treatment Planner (Oncology Imaging), Clinical Research Coordinator (MRI Studies), MRI Laboratory Supervisor, Pediatric MRI Specialist, Biomedical Imaging Research Assistant, Neuroimaging Specialist, Musculoskeletal MRI Specialist, Cardiovascular MRI Specialist, Functional MRI (fMRI) Specialist, Hybrid Imaging Specialist (MRI/PET, MRI/CT), Molecular Imaging Technologist (MRI Applications), AI-Driven MRI Analyst, MRI Informatics Specialist, Personalized Medicine Imaging Specialist, MRI in Interventional Radiology, MRI Contrast Agent Development Assistant, Advanced MRI Applications Technologist, MRI Regulatory Affairs Specialist, MRI Product Development Specialist, MRI Consultant.