Bachelor's Degree Program <p>The field of medical imaging is at the heart of modern healthcare, providing critical diagnostic insights that guide patient care. The Bachelor of Science in Medical Science at UW-Whitewater at Rock County offers two specialized emphases — diagnostic sonography and radiologic technology — that prepare students for rewarding careers in medical imaging.</p> <p>The UW-Whitewater at Rock County curriculum is structured to prepare students for success in the Medical Science concentrations. Then medical science majors apply to complete their final two full years of clinical instruction at <a href="https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mercyhealth</a> — a regional health care system with over 85 facilities serving a total of 55 communities throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois — in either their diagnostic sonography or radiologic technology program.</p> <p>Through comprehensive coursework and hands-on clinical training at Mercyhealth, our program equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in the fast-growing field of diagnostic imaging. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment opportunities are expected to increase by 13% for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and 5% for Radiologic and MRI Technologists within the next decade, making it the perfect time to get into the field of medical imaging.</p> False Arrow