Diagnostic Ultrasound, BS
Seattle University's Diagnostic Ultrasound program is noted as one of the first baccalaureate programs of its kind in the nation and the first in Washington State to offer a bachelor's degree in ultrasound.
About this Program
Innovative, High-Tech Sonography Program for a Rewarding Career
Prepare for your future as a diagnostic health care professional by joining Seattle's first Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Ultrasound (BS DIUS) program.
Ultrasound is a non-invasive, non-surgical diagnostic tool that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and tissues within the body to help identify health issues.
Our three curriculum tracks—General, Vascular and Cardiac—offer you program experiences to prepare you for a career in your specialization.
Hands-on, Holistic Education for Better Health Care
Our Bachelor of Science degree and post-baccalaureate certificate offer you access to leading edge on-campus lab facilities, classrooms and off-site clinical practice experiences that allow you to hone your skills and work with diverse groups of patients.
During your studies, you will be prepared didactically and clinically with a strong background in the sciences and human body, which will give you a strong footing if you choose to further your career by pursuing an advanced degree in another field (such as Physician’s Assistant, Medical Doctor, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Physical Therapy and Master of Business Administration).
Our graduates have high placement rates in their field because they benefited from a bachelor’s or post-baccalaureate certificate program that pairs the skills employers seek with values that come with a Jesuit education. Join our Redhawk alumni network to transform health care in ways that create a more just and humane world.
From our clinical partners
Tanya Miranda, BS, RCCS, RDCS, ACS
As an SU graduate and Clinical Instructor at Stanford Hospital, I've been consistently impressed with the students from the SU diagnostic ultrasound program. The students are exceptionally prepared, possessing a strong foundation in pathology and advanced scanning abilities that allow them to quickly adapt to our protocols and expectations. We've hired multiple SU graduates, valuing their quick learning and exceptional performance in image optimization and ability to produce high quality images.
Class of 2007
Stanford Heart and Vascular Clinic
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Prepared for a Meaningful Career in Seattle’s Health Care Industry
Clinical Experience
The last year of your program includes a hands-on sonography clinical experience in which you will be placed at one of our partner sites, including both inpatient and outpatient settings in teaching hospitals, community hospitals and ambulatory care clinics sites within the Puget Sound region, Washington state and beyond.
Uniquely Situated in The Dynamic Heart of Seattle
Only steps away from ‘Pill Hill’— so called because of the density of several major medical centers, giving students easy access to clinical classes in a variety of settings.
Three Specialties for Exciting Careers
As a highly respected graduate of a high-demand career in a major U.S. city, there will be many diagnostic ultrasound jobs and opportunities available to you throughout your career.
The Diagnostic Ultrasound Program at Seattle University offers three distinctive track specializations: Cardiac, General and Vascular sonography. Each track helps you personalize your coursework to fit your career goals and interests.
Common Job Titles:
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer® (RDMS®)
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer® (RDCS®)
- Registered Vascular Technologist® (RVT®)
Top Employers:
- University of Washington
- Harborview Medical Center
- Swedish Medical Center
- Virginia Mason Medical Center
- Providence Medical Center
- Kaiser Medical Center
- Overlake Medical Center
- MultiCare Health systems
- Stanford Hospital
- Queen's Medical Center
Hear From Our Alumni
Nathan Eller
“I’m glad that I chose Seattle University’s Diagnostic Ultrasound program because the atmosphere is centered around learning and it is extremely evident that each and every professor here truly cares about the success of their students. Also, I’ve never been surrounded by such a focused and driven group of people that push me to be better in the classroom and in the scan lab.”
Class of ‘24
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