Admissions Requirements

All applicants must follow the University application process.

*Misericordia University has announced that it will continue test-blind admission review for the first-year undergraduate class entering through the 2027-2028 year in all academic programs. Students who have taken the SAT or ACT are not required to submit their scores. Test scores will not be used in determining admission or academic scholarship awards.

Applicants to the BS entry level are expected to have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and/or class rank in top half of the high school graduating class. Applicants are expected to have taken minimum 3 years of high school math to include algebra and 2 years of high school science all with a minimum grade of “C”. High school physics is recommended.

Transfer applications to the BS entry level will follow the University's transfer policies and will be considered based on clinical placement availability. All transfer transcripts are expected to have a minimum GPA of 2.75, all prerequisite courses with a “C’ or higher, and no more than one course indicating grade replacement.

• Prerequisite courses are Anatomy & Physiology I & II; Physics; Ethics; Composition; and Algebra or Statistics (do not all have to be completed prior to entry into the program)

Misericordia University reviews individual applications carefully, and the above stated standards should be seen only as general guidelines. The Director of Admissions and individual department chairs reserve the right to exercise discretion in any admissions decision.

The sonography core classes (for both certificate and entry level BS students) are held every other weekend with 32 hours of clinical attendance occurring during the week during the last 4 semesters, including summer. Refer to catalog for BS entry level degree information.

To be considered for entrance into the sonography certificate program, applicants must meet one of the following three pathways:

1. You must be a graduate of an accredited allied health program (minimum of two years) with completion of pre-requisites listed in Pathway #3 and a minimum grade of "C" OR,
2. A graduate of a Bachelor degree program, and completion of prerequisites listed in Pathway #3 with a minimum grade of "C" OR,
3. Have completed prerequisites at the college or post secondary level with a "C" or higher that include the following:
   • Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II
   • Physics
   • English (oral or written communications)
   • Medical Terminology
   • Ethics
   • Math or Algebra
   • Patient Care

Note:Sonography Patient Care and Medical Terminology can be taken as co-requisites in the first session of the program.

In addition, for those wishing to pursue a degree, the University offers a dual profession with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and a Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography which can be completed in a little less than 5 academic years. A minimum of two seats are reserved for Medical Imaging students who desire to enter into the Sonography certificate program during their senior year of their Medical Imaging degree.

What if I do not have some or all of the prerequisites?
Misericordia University offers the pre-requisites in various formats to accommodate the variety of an individual's schedule. Courses can be taken in the traditional day-time format, evening, weekend, on-line or off campus through our Expressway offerings or a combination of times. Prerequisites can be completed in 1 year attending on a part-time basis. A sample of the schedule could be:

Fall Semester		Spring Semester		Summer Semester
Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 121 or BIO 211		Anatomy & Physiology II BIO 122 or BIO 212		General Physics PHY 117
Math MTH 120 or 115		Ethics PHL 200, 201, or 223
Communication ENG 103, ENG 151 or BUS 107

Medical Terminology (MI 106) is offered on-line each semester. It is recommended to be completed prior to start of program, but can be taken in first fall of program. DMS 112 Sonography Patient Care (DMS) is offered in a weekend format early in the fall semester.

Contact the Sheryl Goss, Chair of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Department, at (570)674-6790 or sgoss@misericordia.edu for more information on prerequisite courses and schedules to complete them.