Biology - Radiography (BIRA) - BS Major (WSU/Mayo Clinic)

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86-88 credits (no minor required)

2.75 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

The Bachelor of Science in Biology Radiography option prepares students to become a certified radiographer. Students will take foundational science and prerequisites courses preparing them to complete their clinical training at the Mayo School of Health Sciences in Rochester, MN. Students completing this degree are eligible for national certification by taking the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification exam.

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GEP Recommendations

GOAL 6a & GOAL 9: PHIL 330 - Biomedical Ethics , PHIL 130 - Moral Problems , or PHIL 230 - Moral Reasoning
Writing Intensive alternative: △ ENG 439 - Technical Writing or △ NURS 367 - Writing for Research

Required Courses (33-35 credits)

Chemistry (4-5 credits)

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CHEM 210 - General, Organic, and Biochemistry (5 credits)
CHEM 212 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)

Mayo Clinic Courses (53 credits)

See Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Radiography Program for specific course listings.

Summer Semester I: BIOL 366 - Clinical Radiography I (6 credits)
Fall Semester II: BIOL 432 - Clinical Radiography II (14 credits)
Spring Semester III: BIOL 433 - Clinical Radiography III (13 credits)
Summer Semester IV: BIOL 434 - Clinical Radiography IV (7 credits)
Fall Semester V: BIOL 435 - Clinical Radiography V (13 credits)

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◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

Biology - Radiography (BIRA) - BS Major (WSU/Mayo Clinic)

GEP Recommendations

Required Courses (33-35 credits)

Biology (22 credits)

Choose one set

Choose one

Physics (4 credits)

Math (3-4 credits)

Chemistry (4-5 credits)

Mayo Clinic Courses (53 credits)

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