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Bachelor of Applied Science Degree

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Overview

The bachelor of applied science in radiation and imaging sciences (BAS) is a career-oriented bachelor degree program designed to prepare radiation and imaging professionals to successfully compete for jobs that require highly developed technical skills, advanced certifications or supervisory and management skills.

The degree completion program is designed for certified professionals in radiologic technology, diagnostic ultrasound, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine. The first 90 credits of the degree are fulfilled by entrance prerequisites. The second half of the degree offers a professionally relevant curriculum that helps students achieve their career goals.

BAS has four concentrations:

  • Radiation and Imaging Management (RAIM) - for technologists who wish to lead radiation and imaging departments and clinics.
  • Radiation and Imaging Technology (RAIT) - for technologists seeking advanced technical expertise leading to additional certification.
  • Radiologist Assistant (RADA) - for registered radiographers (ARRT certified) who want to become certified to perform radiographic patient assessment and complex or invasive imaging procedures in an advanced-practice role under the supervision of a radiologist.
  • Medical Dosimetry (DOSM) - for radiation therapists who want to become certified to specialize in the measurement and calculation of dose for the treatment of cancer patients. A certificate path is also offered for those who do not wish to pursue the degree.

Learning Outcomes of Program:

  • Gain core knowledge and skills in the essentials of health care business and management that will enable graduates to become effective supervisors and managers or advanced technologists.
  • Learn advanced imaging or radiation technologies that will allow graduates to keep pace with rapidly changing technologies.
  • Learn critical thinking, communication and other general education concepts to augment and under-gird advanced courses and/or practice in radiation and imaging sciences.
  • Learn new complex technologies to achieve advanced certifications to provide services in crossover or emerging technology fields and increase their utility to their employers.
  • Those in imaging management will learn in-depth management and organizational theory concepts to enable them to be effective health care administrators as well as provide the basis for advanced studies in health management.
  • Gain a broad understanding of the four imaging and therapy modalities to become more effective leads and managers.
  • Have an avenue to obtain a baccalaureate degree in their professional field of study within the state of Washington at a reasonable cost and without having to leave their communities.

BAS Admissions

Students applying for admission to the bachelor of applied science program must meet the application deadline and entrance requirements to be considered. Admission is competitive; meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as the number of qualified applicants may exceed the number of available enrollment spaces. Applications are accepted between January 15 and May 1 for Fall Quarter admission. After May 1 students may be considered for acceptance on a quarterly basis, depending on space availability.

Eligibility

  1. National certification in radiologic technology, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine technology, or diagnostic medical sonography. For medical dosimetry your certification must be in radiation therapy. For radiologist assistant your certification must be in radiologic technology.
  2. Demonstrated completion from a regionally accredited college of the following courses, or their equivalent, with a grade point average of 2.5 or better:
    • Intermediate algebra (or assessment into a higher level course)
    • College level English composition
    • Two courses in human anatomy and physiology; or certification in Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
    • Humanities course
    • Social sciences course.
  3. The radiologist assistant program requires two years of practice as a certified (ARRT) radiographer.

Application Process

To be considered for the bachelor of applied science program prospective students must submit the following:

  • Completed bachelor of applied science application form and notice of right to file a discrimination complaint.
  • Nonrefundable application fee of $125.
  • Official transcripts from a regionally accredited college.
  • Proof of national certification in one of the four identified fields.
  • Two letters of recommendation from someone who personally knows your work, such as your current or past manager, discussing your contributions to your work place and how he or she believes you will benefit from completion of the BAS program. For Medical Dosimetry at least one letter must be from an oncologist, medical physicist, dosimetrist, chief therapist, or program director of a radiation therapy program. For Radiologist Assistant at least one letter must be from a radiologist.
  • Personal statement of no more than 500 words discussing your understanding of the role in your chosen field and how that fits in with your personal or professional goals. You may also discuss your work experience; your advanced certifications; specific or unique attributes that you will bring to the program; challenges or hardships you have overcome in pursuing your educational or work goals; or other special considerations that would make you a good candidate for the program.

Applications and instructions are available on the Radiation & Imaging Sciences/BAS Program website, at the BC Student Service Center, or from the Radiation and Imaging Science department office in room A251 or by calling (425) 564-2316.

Degree Requirements

View the degree requirements for each BAS concentration:

Basic Graduation Requirements

The basic bachelor’s degree requirements for graduation are:

  • Complete a total of at least 180 applicable college level quarter credits
  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all coursework taken at BC
  • Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better in all courses applied to the degree, including credits transferred from other colleges
  • Achieve a minimum grade of “C” or better in all core program courses
  • Complete at least 45 credits for the degree in residence at Bellevue College, of which 30 credits must be upper division.