Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers various programs across different levels, including doctorates, master's, undergraduate, certificates, and professional education.

Doctorates

• Online MSN to DNP
• Online BSN to DNP Health Care Leadership Administration
• Executive Doctoral Program in Health Leadership
• Ed.D. in Organizational Learning and Leadership

Master’s

• Master in Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Applied Data Science (MADS)
• Master of Professional Science (MPS) in Biomedical and Health Informatics (BMHI)
• Master of Public Administration (MPA)
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Master of Professional Science (MPS) in Digital Curation and Management
• Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Master of Accounting
• Master in Digital Communication
• Master’s in Radiologic Science
• Master in Clinical Laboratory Science
• Master of Healthcare Administration
• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• MSN Health Care Leadership & Administration

Certificates

• Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Strategy
• Paralegal Certificate
• Public Health Leadership Certificate
• Emergency Management Certificate
• Global Health Certificate
• Epidemiology Certificate

Professional Education

The university also offers professional education options.

The Online Radiologist Assistant Master’s in Radiologic Science Program

The UNC School of Medicine’s online master’s in radiologic science program prepares students to become advanced-practice providers specifically trained in medical imaging procedures and patient management.

Program Overview

The 24-month UNC curriculum provides a radiologist-directed clinical preceptorship delivered through distance education, web-based instruction, and on-campus seminars.

Learning Outcomes

The program, curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy are designed to:

• Develop competent, effective radiologist assistants.
• Support development of skills necessary to practice as an integral team member in a radiology practice.
• Promote development of integrative, critical thinking, and communication skills to include written, oral, and electronic discourse.

Admissions

There is one start date per year for the UNC-Chapel Hill Radiologist Assistant program. All applicants are reviewed according to the following criteria:

• Clarity and quality of applicant data form information
• Past academic performance, academic progress and promise
• Knowledge of the field
• Supportive references

Admissions Criteria

• Completion of an accredited medical radiography program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Baccalaureate degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA (may apply while still enrolled; completion date must be prior to RA program enrollment date).
• Current ARRT Certification in Radiography.
• BCLS certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. All students must acquire ACLS certification prior to participating in any invasive procedures).
• Minimum one year full-time experience in direct patient care, after passing the ARRT Radiography exam (applicants with additional years of practice and/or diversified experience may be more competitive).

The Online Learning Experience

Students participate in a 24-month distance education program consisting of web-based instruction and a radiologist-directed clinical preceptorship.

• The off-campus clinical preceptorship includes a minimum of 1,792 clinical hours.
• Students should be prepared to identify a radiology practice to serve the role of preceptor.
• The identified radiology practice must include American Board of Radiology (ABR) certified radiologists who can instruct and assess the RA student’s competence while working and learning under their supervision.

Additional Online Offerings

In addition to the online Radiologist Assistant Master’s in Radiologic Science, UNC-Chapel Hill offers other online education options from the Department of Health Sciences.

• Master’s in Clinical Laboratory Science: Medical Laboratory Science Track

Join the Next Generation of Radiologist Assistants

UNC-Chapel Hill’s online Radiologist Assistant Master’s in Radiologic Science prepares students to practice competently and effectively as medical imaging professionals in radiology. The academic and clinical foundation in the online radiology degree develops graduates with professional flexibility and adaptability to assume prominent roles and responsibilities after graduation in both career and scholarly pursuits.