Innovation and Improvement Emphasis (Virtual)

The Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences (MSRS) with an emphasis in Innovation and Improvement, delivered in virtual format, is focused on elevating imaging professionals and patient care by providing the diverse, customized skills and knowledge necessary to connect their imaging practices with policy.

Imaging professionals will broaden their clinical knowledge, develop their leadership and educational expertise, enhance their research capabilities, and expand their professional versatility within the imaging industry. All courses are virtual, so no on-campus visits are required.

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Catalog: Innovation and Improvement Emphasis Curriculum

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Curriculum

Courses focus on advanced practice, research, management, imaging education, industry, interventional cardiology, musculoskeletal sonography, radiology nursing, and interprofessional education (IPE).

This MSRS program emphasis can be completed virtually in three, four, or up to six semesters, depending on your educational goals and schedule. An individual graduation plan will be prepared for you upon acceptance to the program.

You’ll take required courses…
- Research Methods (MSRS 6100)
- Research and Statistics (MSRS 6120)
- Master’s Thesis in Radiologic Sciences (MSRS 6999)
- Capstone: Clinical Fellowship & Portfolio (MSRS 6900)
You’ll take 24 credits of elective courses such as…
- Advanced Practice Seminar (1-3 credits, fall, spring, or summer)
Fall semester
- Clinical Laboratory Correlation (MSRS 6140)
- Clinical Pathways (MSRS 6443)
- Current Trends in Cardiovascular Imaging (MSRS 6482)
- Global Health in Medical Imaging (MSRS 6120)
- Managing Health Information (MSRS 6450)
- Musculoskeletal Sonography (MSRS 6483)
Spring semester
- Current Trends in Pain Management (MSRS 6487)
- Current Trends in Pediatric Imaging (MSRS 6481)
- Current Trends in Visual Analytics (MSRS 6485)
- Grant Writing for the Imaging Clinical Scientist (MSRS 6150)
- International Competency in Medical Imaging (MSRS 6220)
- Pathological Review Across Imaging Modalities (MSRS 6486)
Summer semester
- Advanced 3D Medical Imaging (MSRS 6493)
- Leadership in Clinical Practice (MSRS 6461)
- Population Health in Radiologic Sciences (MSRS 6200)
- Problem Patient Management (MSRS 6463)
- Study Abroad (MSRS 6850)

Grad Maps provide a semester-by-semester plan for completing all the required classes to earn your degree. Please contact our enrollment director for your Grad Map.

How to Apply

A total of 30 positions are available each semester. The MSRS program values the following in considering applicants for acceptance:

• Overall grade point average (GPA)
• Professional experience
• Essay response
• Recommendations/References

You will be asked to pay a nonrefundable fee of $60 to submit your online application.

MSRS Admission

You may apply to the MSRS program while completing your bachelor's degree or imaging certification.

If you have a bachelor's degree but do not have an imaging credential (ARRT, ARDMS, MRI/CT, etc.), please visit our School of Radiologic Sciences website for information about applying to our Associate of Applied Science in Radiography program, which grants graduates the ability to obtain an imaging credential

Eligibility Requirements

Admission to the Virtual Improvement and Innovation emphasis requires:

A regionally-accredited undergraduate degree is required. A degree in a health science field is preferred, including but not limited to cardiovascular technology, ultrasound, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, or nursing.
- Other baccalaureate programs are considered.
Certification in an imaging profession
- Information on obtaining imaging credentials (ARRT, ARDMS, MRI/CT, etc.) through the Associate of Applied Science in Radiography program is available on the Weber State Radiologic Sciences website.

International applicants have additional requirements, which are available on the MSRS admissions page.

Application Deadlines and Required Materials

Application deadlines for priority acceptance:

March 1 for summer semester admission
May 1 for fall semester admission
November 1 for spring semester admission

We continue to accept applications beyond these deadlines as space is available.

Application Materials

Essay
Official Transcripts

You must submit official transcripts of your academic record from all previous colleges or universities you attended. Electronic transcripts are acceptable if sent by the college or university through an approved third-party transcript service, such as the National Student Clearinghouse, Parchment, or eScrip, to msrs@weber.edu.

If mailing transcripts, send them directly to:
Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Weber State University
3891 Stadium Way Dept 3925
Ogden, UT 84408-3925

If your transcripts are sent directly to you, forward them unopened in their original sealed envelope to the aforementioned address. Weber State transcripts do not need to be sent in for admission purposes.
Overall Grade Point Average (GPA)
Resume
Three Letters of Recommendation

You will be prompted to provide contact information for at least three individuals who will provide your recommendations. These individuals will receive an automatically generated email to bring them to an evaluation form. To complete this portion of the application, the applicant will need the name and email address of each person making a recommendation.

The MSRS Admissions Committee suggests that you request these recommendations early in the application process to ensure they arrive before the next application deadline. By requesting online recommendations, you have waived your right to see the content of the recommendations and understand that the recommendations will remain confidential to the admissions committee by each recommender.

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Contact the Weber State MSRS Program

Marriott Allied Health Building, Room 363
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
801-626-8538
msrs@weber.edu

Mailing Address
Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences
3891 Stadium Way Dept 3925
Ogden, UT 84408-3925

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