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Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (BS)—Echocardiography Accelerated Track

USA

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What will I learn?

Our year-round, three-year program builds on your previous college studies to extend your expertise into echocardiography and vascular medical imaging.

In this 36-consecutive-month program at our Boston campus, you will work Â鶹ԭ´´ professional experts through clinical experiences in prestigious New England area medical facilities. The accelerated nature of the program gives you the benefit of an immersive education and speeds your career launch. Your bachelor’s degree will give you a comprehensive foundation in fetal, pediatric, and adult echocardiography as well as vascular medical imaging. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to sit for national registration by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and the Cardiac Credentialing International exam (CCI). The program starts in the fall.

Your 36-Month Journey

Gain critical knowledge and insights from faculty who are experts in the field as you train using the latest technologies.

First-Year Experience

build a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, algebra, and trigonometry
learn the essentials of expository writing and interpersonal communication for health professionals
explore patient and healthcare communities through the study of American culture, public life, and human psychology

Second-Year Experience

explore the intricacies of diagnostic medical sonography
learn the physics and instrumentation of sonography and sonography lab procedures
study pediatric and adult heart disease, cardiac ultrasound imaging, and vascular sonography

Third-Year Experience

build a thorough knowledge of healthcare ethics and how to apply clinical thinking in echocardiography
participate in multiple cardiac ultrasound practicums
gain insights into advanced echocardiography problem solving
complete a cardiac ultrasound capstone project

Which department am I in?

School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
US$54,480.00 per year
USD $1,380 per credit hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)

Boston Campus,

179 Longwood Avenue,

BOSTON,

Massachusetts,

02115, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

All first-year applicants must submit the following credentials along with their completed application: Official high school transcript.

Language Proficiency: TOEFL iBT – 79; TOEFL ITP – 550; IELTS - 6.5; iTEP - 4.0; PTE Academic – 58; Duolingo - 105.

The Admission Office accepts applications from international students on a rolling basis with priority filing dates of November 1 (Early Action I), December 1 (Early Action II), and February 1 (Regular Decision).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

As a global leader in healthcare education, offering over 100 programs of study—MCPHS positions students for successful careers.

  • #3 for value, Georgetown (CEW 2023)
  • #4 transformative college in the U.S., Money Magazine 2020
  • #3 for median earnings, USD 124k (College Scorecard, 2023)
  • #9 specialty international institutions, Open Doors 2018

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