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Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound
Diagnostic medical ultrasound technologists (also known as sonographers) use equipment that generates high frequency sound waves to obtain images and information about the human body for interpretation and evaluation. Sonographers may perform ultrasounds on a patient’s abdomen, brain, heart, reproductive system or muscles.
Sonographers work in urban and rural areas, large institutions and doctors’ offices. Continuous advances in ultrasound technology and expansion of hospital and health services will create a higher demand for skilled and qualified sonographers.
Consider this program if you:
- Enjoy working closely with patients
- Desire to work in a growing field
The bachelor's degree is a four-year degree with two years of prerequisites and two years in the professional program. The master's degree is two years of prerequisites and three years of professional program. (FYI: MU has the only master's of DMU in the United States. There are only five such programs in the world.)
Visit the Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound program site
Page last updated on: March 16, 2009
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