Radiologists perform image scans, including MRIs and CT scans.
Radiologists are doctors who employ image-scanning technology, including CT scanners and MRIs, to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Students who study this field can pursue careers in hospitals, clinics and private practices. A number of public universities in California, including California State University Northridge, the University of California San Francisco and the University of California San Diego offer programs in radiology.
California State University Northridge
California State University Northridge offers a Bachelor of Science program in radiologic technology, according to the program's website. This public university was founded in 1958 and located in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. The program emphasizes basic medical training, as well as more complex imaging procedures, including cardiovascular imaging, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, according to the program's website. The program is accredited by the Review Committee of Education in Radiologic Technology.
California State University Northridge
18111 Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 91330
818-677-1200
csun.edu
University of California San Francisco
The University of California in San Francisco offers a number of radiology programs in its Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging. According to the program's website, students can pursue an undergraduate degree in radiology, a graduate degree from the the Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program, one of the largest programs of its kind in the country, or a PhD degree in radiology and biomedical imaging. Radiology students can also pursue fellowships, financial aid and scholarships, as well as conduct research in the university's state-of-the-art facilities.
University of California San Francisco
505 Parnassus Ave., M-391
San Francisco, CA 94143
415-476-1537
radiology.ucsf.edu
University of California San Diego
The University of California San Diego also offers an undergraduate degree in radiology. This program, part of the Department of Radiology, emphasizes training in musculoskeletal radiology, neuroradiology, vascular radiology, breast imaging, abdominal imaging and more, according to the program's website. Students work in the UCSD Medical Center, which offers state-of-the-art technology and research centers. In addition, the faculty on staff are considered some of the best in the nation, according to the program's website.
University of California San Diego
200 W. Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103
619-543-6222
radiology.ucsd.edu
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