Diagnostic Medical Sonography — Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Boston, Massachusetts. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.

Program at a glance

• Institution: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Boston, Massachusetts
• Format: on campus

Program details

It runs a 24-month, year-round fast-track program, beginning in the fall, designed for transfer students and those who already hold a bachelor’s degree. Students complete classroom instruction, small-group laboratory work on current equipment, and multiple clinical sonography internships at affiliated medical facilities in New England and beyond, including multiple clinical sonography internships completed during the second year. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Clinical training covers abdomen, obstetrics, gynecology, breast, pediatric, musculoskeletal, and vascular sonography. Completers are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) board examinations in Abdomen and OB/GYN, for which graduates may apply 60 days prior to graduation. These details are drawn from the program’s website.

Credential pathway

Graduates can pursue professional certification such as the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS). These credentials are offered by national registries, including the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Certification is separate from completing the program; each credential sets its own education, clinical-experience, and examination requirements. See Licensing and Certification for how the process works.

About this occupation

Diagnostic medical sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to create images that physicians use to assess and diagnose medical conditions. National wage and employment-outlook figures are summarized on the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer page, with more context in Career Opportunities and Salary and Compensation.

Program details, requirements, and availability change. Verify current information directly with the program and with the relevant certification body or licensing board. Inclusion in this directory does not constitute endorsement.

Related pages

• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences school profile
• Sonography & Ultrasound Degree Guide
• Educational Pathways

Last verified: June 2026.