Broward College offers an Associate in Science (AS) degree for students interested in pursuing a career in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
If you are ready to pursue a career as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, we're ready to help get you started! For exact time frames for the application period, check on the Health Science Admissions web page
In order to qualify for admissions to the Associate in Science (AS) degree program applicants must meet the following requirements:
Applicants must fulfill the general requirements for admission to Health Science Programs.
Applicants who are first-time BC students must complete an application to the College, in addition to completion of the Health Science Limited Access Application.
Applicants must submit an official and original document that indicates completion of a minimum of a two year course of student in a health science field that is patient-care related, and which leads to Registry, Certification or Licensure.
Admission of an applicant is based on the point system detailed below. Please note that preference is given to Radiologic Technologists.
For all applicants, a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) is required. The GPA should appear on submitted documentation.
Point System for Admission into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Points will be awarded in each category listed below - GPA, Prior Education and Residency
| Points |
GPA Range |
Notes |
| 4 points |
3.5 to 4.0 |
GPA related to Health Science 2 year certificate/degree programs from non-accredited (technical course work only) or accredited (technical course work and/or general educational courses) schools |
| 3 points |
3.0 to 3.4 |
| 2 points |
2.5 to 2.9 |
| Points |
Prior Education |
| 20 points |
Radiologic Technologist from non-accredited or accredited programs (Graduates of non-accredited programs must provide documentation of completion of the curriculum requisites) |
| 15 points |
Graduate of a non-accredited Sonography program. (Graduates of non-accredited programs must provide documentation of completion of the curriculum requisites) |
| 15 points |
Physician's (MD's or DO's) trained outside of the US. (Graduates of a medical program must provide documentation of completion of the curriculum requisites) |
| 10 points |
Graduate of a 2 year (A.S. or A.A.S.) Health Science Program that leads to registry/licensure. (Graduates of the Health Science program must provide documentation of completion of the curriculum requisites) |
| 5 points |
Graduate of a Bachelor's Degree program who has completed the curriculum requisite courses |
Residency
| Points |
Residency |
| 3 points |
Resident of Broward County |
| 2 points |
Resident Elsewhere in Florida |
| 1 point |
Out-of-State Resident |
For Program Information, call the Program Manager at (954) 201-2089 or e-mail khoban@broward.edu
For Admissions information, call (954) 201-2892, or e-mail healthscience@broward.edu
