To prepare students for careers in radiography and to introduce them to the subspecialty areas within diagnostic/interventional radiology, as well as its management, Quinnipiac offers a BS degree in diagnostic imaging. Graduates are ready for entry-level employment as radiographers with expanded skills in advanced imaging and quality management.

Radiographers are essential members of the health care team. Their knowledge of radiation protection, physics and biology, as well as technical positioning, allows them to deliver the safest and highest quality patient care through the use of multiple imaging modalities.

The diagnostic imaging program supports the mission statements of both Quinnipiac and the School of Health Sciences and their commitment to excellence in education. The mission of the diagnostic imaging program is to develop students’ technical and interpersonal communication skills through a logical and organized sequence of didactic, laboratory and clinical experiences. The program offers multiple clinical assignments to provide maximum exposure to diversified radiographic procedures and imaging protocols. In addition, the program prepares multi-skilled graduates competent in the art and science of radiography. Graduates of the program will meet the needs of the community for highly qualified professionals, and the program prepares students for career entry and advanced study.