The University of Missouri Health Systems School of Health Professions grants a degree in diagnostic medical ultrasound through the Department of Cardiopulmonary and Diagnostic Sciences. Students may earn a bachelor of health science (BHS) or a master of health science (MHS) in diagnostic medical ultrasound. This is the only university in the United States that awards master's degrees in ultrasound. The 35- to 40-hour per week, 52-week clinical education program includes rotations at Missouri clinical sites.
Students are encouraged to join the MU chapter of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers organization. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and a minimum ACT score of 22. Graduate applicants need a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and GRE scores on file at MU.
Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
University of Missouri
School of Health Professionals
409 Lewis Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573-884-2994
shp.missouri.edu/cpd/DMU/index.php
St. Louis Community College -- Forest Park offers a certificate of proficiency in diagnostic medical sonography, a 42-hour-credit program. Students can choose from certifications in medical sonography, cardiac sonography or vascular technology. Programs consist of 1,400 hours of classroom work and clinical education. To qualify for this program, applicants must have an associate degree or higher with a minimum GPA of 2.5, documentation of 4 hours of shadowing a sonographer and 120 hours of patient care experience.
Prerequisite courses include physics, anatomy and physiology, and college algebra. This school's program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program. Once students complete this program, they can take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification examination.
St. Louis Community College -- Forest Park
5600 Oakland Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-644-9100
stlcc.edu/Programs/Diagnostic_Medical_Sonography/index.html
Sanford-Brown College -- Fenton awards an associate of applied science in diagnostic medical sonography, which includes three components---lecture, on-campus imaging laboratory and clinical work at medical facilities. Courses covered in this program consist of sonographic patterns of organs, protocols for surveying organs and laboratory procedures. This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs by the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Applicants must be 18 years old or older, have a high school diploma or GED, interview acknowledgment form, statement of general health form and prior employment experience in the health care industry. Sanford-Brown participates in federal financial aid programs---Pell Grant, Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loan and work study.
Sanford-Brown College -- Fenton
1345 Smizer Mill Rd.
Fenton, MO 63026
636-651-1600
sanfordbrown.edu/Areas-of-Study/allied-health-diagnostic/diagnostic-medical-sonography/Associate-of-Applied-Science-Degree-Program-in-Diagnostic-Medical-Sonography.aspx