Imaging Sciences

Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences gives credentialed technologists a thorough grounding in imaging administration and clinical imaging through a degree completion format. The curriculum covers healthcare leadership, radiology operations management, medical imaging policy, financial management, and advanced clinical coursework in computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and cross-sectional anatomy. Hands-on internship courses in the clinical concentration place students in real healthcare settings, building the practical experience employers look for. Graduates of the imaging science degree program will be prepared for upward career mobility in imaging management and imaging technology across the full scope of the medical imaging field.

Program Mission

The mission of the Keiser University Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences program is to meet the changing needs of the healthcare community by offering career advancement opportunities to Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Radiation Therapy technologists. The Imaging Sciences program utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to prepare students for upward career mobility in imaging management and/or imaging technology.

Program Goals

Graduates of the Imaging Sciences, BS program will apply advanced knowledge, innovative technologies, and management skills essential to the medical imaging and therapeutic professions.

Prerequisites

Pre-Licensure Requirements**

• Completion of KU Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Technology or Diagnostic Medical Sonography curriculum;
• All applicants must satisfy general education requirements with a grade of “C” or above.
• Post-Licensure Requirements
• Graduation from either an associate’s degree program or a diploma/certificate program;
• Diploma/Certificate/International graduates and applicants who attended a non-accredited academic institution must satisfy all general education requirements before beginning upper division major courses;
• Credentialing in one of the following: Radiology Technology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, or Radiation Therapy is required for admission;
• Proof of current, active, and non-restricted professional licensure in the state of Florida is required for the Clinical Imaging Concentration; **
• All applicants must satisfy general education requirements with a grade of “C” or above.

Program Highlights

• Concentration tracks: Imaging Administration and Clinical Imaging
• Degree completion format designed for working imaging professionals
• Advanced coursework in computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and cross-sectional anatomy
• Curriculum covering imaging policy, operations, financial management, and healthcare leadership
• Clear pathway toward post-primary certification eligibility
• Hands-on internship courses available through the Clinical Imaging Concentration

Estimated Student Costs

Required and Optional Fees for Programs: Fees are costs set by the university in addition to tuition (and room and board, if applicable). These fees may be required for your program or optional depending on the courses you take, and they support the costs associated with completing an approved program of study. Fees are defined in the school’s catalog or supplement and listed on the school’s billing statement or invoice. Fees that are optional will not be paid using GI Bill® benefits and will be the responsibility of the student choosing these additional options. For additional guidance, please see your Program Director or Admissions Counselor.

State Licensure Disclosure

Accreditation Statuses

Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. . While this program doesn’t require programmatic accreditation, the SACSCOC accreditation ensures that a university meets rigorous quality standards, which is crucial for students as it affects access to federal financial aid, the transferability of credits to other accredited schools, and recognition of degrees for graduate programs and employers.

Gain Job-Ready Skills for an Imaging Sciences Career

• Radiology operations management
• Medical imaging policy and compliance
• Healthcare leadership and team supervision
• MRI and CT imaging technology knowledge
• Financial management in medical imaging
• Diagnostic imaging quality management
• Cross-sectional anatomy

Keiser University offers career-focused degree programs designed to support working adults, traditional students, and career changers. With on-campus, online, and hybrid learning options, experienced faculty, and comprehensive student support, Keiser helps learners achieve their personal and professional goals at all levels.

Admission includes Keiser University's general requirements plus any program-specific requirements listed below, followed by the university’s application process.

Transfer credit. Credit for courses completed at another institution is subject to approval by Keiser University’s Dean of Academic Affairs, and those courses must be similar in content and duration to the courses in this program. Keiser University requires that a student complete at least the final 25% of a program through the University; active duty, reservist and National Guard service members may complete that 25% at any point in the program. Official transcripts must reach Keiser University by the end of the student’s first semester, and Keiser University makes no blanket promise to accept credits from any other institution.

Keiser University students take one class at a time. Keiser University term lengths are 4-week, 8-week and 16-week.

Keiser University publishes a combined total of 122–128 credit hours for this degree. This is a degree-completion program for credentialed imaging professionals: the catalog gives the length as approximately 40 months, and Keiser University notes that students who have already completed substantial time meeting the requirements for the prior degree may finish in as little as 8 months.

Keiser University lists this program as available on campus, Online, and Hybrid.

Tuition is charged per 16-week semester according to the credit hours scheduled.

Keiser University publishes this program as 122 to 128 credit hours across 24 courses, approximately 40 months in length on 4-week terms.

Keiser University charges tuition per 16-week semester according to the number of credit hours scheduled, not per program. The rates below are the university’s published Tuition and Fee Disclosure, effective Fall Semester 2026, and are subject to annual review.

Required fees

• Application fee — $55.00, one time on enrollment
• Registration fee — $145.00, one time on enrollment
• Education fee — $550.00 per semester, for programmatic participation and facilities resources

Other fees are charged per occurrence: withdrawal $100.00, re-entry $150.00, transcript $5.00, student ID replacement $15.00, returned check $35.00, late payment $10.00 and library late fee $10.00. Clinical, licensure, professional skill development and technical fees vary by program.

Financial aid

Keiser University participates in federal Title IV financial aid. Students seeking aid complete the FAFSA using the university’s federal school code, 015159.

The upper-division curriculum combines healthcare leadership and imaging-operations coursework with your chosen concentration in either Imaging Administration or advanced Clinical Imaging. Representative courses are listed below.

Graduates of Keiser University’s bachelor’s degree in imaging sciences step into management and leadership positions across hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and healthcare systems. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects continued demand for skilled healthcare professionals across diagnostic imaging disciplines, making this a field with real career growth for those ready to lead. This bachelor’s degree completion program builds on your existing credentials in radiologic technology, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine technology, diagnostic medical sonography, or radiation therapy.

Career Pathways in Imaging Sciences

• Radiology operations manager
• Imaging department director
• MRI supervisor
• CT imaging team lead
• Diagnostic medical sonography supervisor
• Nuclear medicine technology lead

• Radiation therapy team leader
• Imaging quality management specialist
• Clinical imaging coordinator
• Medical imaging educator
• Radiology administrator
• Medical imaging consultant

Keiser University’s imaging science degree completion program gives radiologic technologists, MRI technologists, nuclear medicine technology professionals, diagnostic medical sonography graduates, and radiation therapy technologists a focused academic path into leadership and management. With on-campus and online options, experienced faculty, hands-on clinical experience, and financial aid available for those who qualify, this bachelor of science program prepares you for the next career level. Whether your goal centers on imaging administration, clinical leadership, or advanced certifications, Keiser gives you the foundation to get there.