Department of Medical Sciences
College of Science

The Department of Medical Sciences provides educational programs combining professional studies, sciences, mathematics, computer science, liberal arts, and experiential learning of sufficient depth and breadth to prepare individuals for allied health careers. Integrating technology into the classroom is of primary importance to the Department of Allied Health Sciences. Cultivated in our programs's curricula are the skills of critical thinking and decision making, as well as effective communication. These balanced curricula serve to stimulate the growth and maturation of our students over the course of their professional and personal lives.

Our programs promote self-motivated learning that extends throughout a lifetime. This lifetime learning promotes a sensitive and practical concern for the needs of others.

Therefore, it is our hope to instill in our students the desire to be models for human interaction, advocates of human values, community leaders, and lifelong learners who enjoy meaningful work and demonstrate a commitment to humanity and their profession.

Our Graduates

A career in the Allied Health Sciences is an opportunity to combine science and technology with patient care. Allied Health professionals can pursue a variety of career options in medical, industrial, and educational settings nationally and internationally. Graduates can choose among the many job opportunities or may go on to graduate and medical schools and participate in medical research. Our graduates can be found in a wide range of positions including supervisory or administrative positions in laboratory, clinical, or public health settings, sales, and industry. Our graduates do make a difference.

Programs offered in the Department of Medical Sciences are:

1. Clinical Chemistry (MS)
2. Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) (Certificate, BS)
3. Physician Assistant (BS)

The first year of study in the Department of Medical Sciences is the same as the Physician Assistant program and a variety of undergraduate programs at RIT. This allows flexibility in choosing a program of study during the first year.

Premedical Studies

The pre-professional advisory committee and your advisor will help you to select appropriate and unique courses and experiences that will prepare you for medical, dental, veterinary, and professional studies.

Certificate Option

In addition to the BS degree, a certificate option in General ultrasound and Echocardiography is available to qualified applicants This option is available to associate and baccalaureate degree graduates and licensed or certified allied health practitioners with equivalent education and experience.

Clinical Internships and Co-ops

The fourth year of study for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program is spent at medical facilities where students gain clinical knowledge and experience while obtaining credit toward their degree.

Faculty

The department faculty are committed to the education of their students. They provide a variety of faculty expertise, so a student is likely to find a faculty member with similar interests to act as a mentor and a friend. Each student in the department is assigned an academic advisor who provides counsel on course selection, advise about careers, and information about the Institute services.

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