The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences provides educational opportunities in all aspects of medical imaging so you will be prepared to meet the needs of the patient and medical facility you will serve.

Joint Degree Option:

Traditional freshman and transfer students can earn their degree through our partners, Culver-Stockton College (CSC), www.culver.edu and Quincy University (QU), www.quincy.edu to work on pre-requisite courses the freshman year, and begin radiology classes and clinical experience with Blessing-Rieman the sophomore year.

Direct Transfer Option:

Transfer students who have completed the required pre-requisite courses can enter directly into the sophomore year and earn their degree in 3-years.

Program Highlights

  • See the Admissions Requirements
  • See the Degree Plans
  • Clinical experiences give you opportunities to apply course concepts in clinical settings. Clinical sites include; Blessing Hospital, Blessing Physician Services, Blessing Breast Center, Hannibal Clinic, Hannibal Regional Hospital, Illini Community Hospital, Quincy Medical Group.
    • Blessing-Rieman is currently obtaining more clinical sites to serve the increase interest in our program.  Students may travel up to 125 miles to various clinical sites.

Program Missions, Goals, and Outcomes

  • Program Mission: The mission of the College's Radiologic Sciences Program is to prepare all students for entering the profession by providing the opportunity and resources to achieve their maximum potential both academically and clinically.
  • Program Goals & Outcomes:
    • Goal 1: Students will demonstrate clinical competence.
      • Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will practice appropriate radiation safety.  2. Students will select proper technical factors.
    • Goal 2: Students will utilize problem solving and critical thinking skills.
      • Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will adjust standard procedures for non-routine patients. 2. Students will adjust equipment to yield diagnostic images. 
    • Goal 3: Students will demonstrate effective communication with patients, peers, and others in the medical profession.
      • Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills. 2. Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills.
    • Goal 4: Students will display professionalism.
      • Learning Outcomes: 1. Graduates of the program will be prepared to enter a cross-sectional imaging modality. 2. Students will develop a Career Portfolio.

How to Apply

Our team of dedicated admissions counselors tell you more about our program and answer any questions you may have. Find out more about admissions. 

Take the first steps toward applying to our program by submitting:

Joint Degree Option:

  1. An application at one of our partner colleges Culver-Stockton College or Quincy University
  2. Official transcripts to one of the partner colleges

Direct Transfer Option:

  1. An application to BRCN, either by visiting our Online Application or completing a written Undergraduate Application
  2. Official transcripts to Blessing-Rieman College
  3. Proof of enrollment in pre-requisite courses not already completed

Schedule a Visit

For additional information about our programs or how to apply, contact us at 217-228-5520. To apply to this program, please contact us at admissions@brcn.edu or apply now.

Additional Program Information

General Disclosure Statement

Consistent with the United States Department of Education (USDE) regulations, programs that participate in Title IV federal funding must disclose whether the programs’ educational requirements meet the states’ professional licensure or certification requirements. All Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited programs meet the curricular requirements for state licensure and national certification if applicable. The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a JRCERT accredited program. The The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences Certification and Licensure Disclosure chart discloses this information and is required to be updated by the program every two years.

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