Advanced Medical Imaging Technology Direct Admission

A Direct Admissions program is available for UC's Advanced Medical Imaging Technology program that gives students early admission into their clinical years.

The campus-based bachelor's degree in Advanced Medical Imaging Technology (AMIT) at the University of Cincinnati includes courses that will fulfill general education requirements and additional coursework in the areas of anatomy, physiology, physics, chemistry, algebra, trigonometry, and pathophysiology in the fist two years. The final two years for the AMIT major are two professional curriculum years of study and clinical experience, which includes specialized course work in the fields of Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and hospital rotation placements.

Admission to the clinical year is competitive. Highly qualified candidates may be offered direct admission to the clinical cohort concurrent with first-year acceptance to the university. As long as you maintain the minimum qualifications throughout your education, you will automatically be given admission to the clinical years. 

If you do not qualify for direct admission, you can still gain entry into the clinical year by participating in a secondary application process during your second year. 

UC's Direct Admissions Advanced Medical Imaging Technology program is one of few in the country that allows you to save your spot for your clinical year upon entering the program. 

You will only need to apply the Advanced Medical Imaging Technology program as a first-year student. If you qualify, the program will send you your admission before the start of the school year. 

At the end of your second year, you will need to meet the following minimum requirements: 
  • University cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Math/Science GPA of 3.0
  • Passed all program-required courses with a grade of “B-” or above
  • No academic misconduct
  • Have and maintain a clean arrest record
  • Complete the MRI Safety Screening Form
  • Shadow in a medical imaging department
  • Apply to the clinical year in late Fall AND complete the interview process.

MRI Screening Form

MRI Technologists work around powerful, high-field magnets, and thus in order to work in this environment, MRI Technologists and potential AMIT/MRI students cannot have certain implants or medical devices, such as pacemakers, brain aneurysm clips, and cardiac defibrillators. Many other metallic implants are OK for working in an MR environment, however, such as hip/knee replacements, braces, dental fillings, and orthopedic screws. 

Prior to applying to the AMIT program, it is advised that you look over and complete the screening form/questionnaire. If you have any questions about certain implants you have, please contact the AMIT program.

MRI Screening Form (PDF)