For the admission into the program, what are the requirements?

Click on the link for more info: Admission Requirements.

How many program start dates are there per year?

There is 1 program start date per year.

What is the length of the program?

Click on the link for more details: Program Length and Schedule.

Do I have to find my externship?

No, an externship will be provided for all of our students.

Are the internships paid positions?

No, all internships are unpaid.

How much does the program cost?

For a cost breakdown, please see Program Fees section.

MRI FAQs | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I have a foreign degree/diploma. Do I need to have it evaluated?

Yes. Please find more info in Foreign Transcript / Diploma Evaluations policy in Catalog and Addendum.

Q: When is the application deadline?

Yes. Please find more info in Foreign Transcript / Diploma Evaluations policy in Our program reviews and accepts applications year-round. Once the program has reached its capacity for a specific start date, we enroll applicants into the next available program start date.

Q: What does the entrance exam consist of?

Click on the link for more info: CCAT exam.

Q: I have a medical degree. Am I still required to take the entrance exam?

Yes. All applicants must pass the entrance exam before admission into the program.

Q: Are there any prerequisite classes I need to take before I start the program?

No. You don’t need to take any prerequisite courses.

Q: What happens if I fail the module? Will I be expelled from the program?

Please find more info about Remediation in our Catalog and Addendum.

Frequently Asked Questions — A.S. in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program

Admission Requirements into the A.S. in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program

For admission into the program, what are the requirements?

Click on the link for more info about the program Admission Requirements.

I have a foreign degree/diploma. Do I need to have it evaluated?

Please find more info about the Foreign Transcript / Diploma Evaluations process.

When is the MRI program application deadline?

Please find more info about the Foreign Transcript / Diploma Evaluations process. Our program reviews and accepts applications year-round. Once the program has reached its capacity for a specific start date, we enroll applicants into the next available program start date.

How many MRI program start dates are there per year?

There is one (1) MRI program start date per year.

What does the entrance exam consist of?

Click on the link for more info about the CCAT exam.

I have a medical degree. Am I still required to take the entrance exam?

Yes. Regardless of degree or background, all applicants must pass the entrance exam before admission into the program.

Are there any prerequisite classes I need to take before I start the program?

You don’t need to take any prerequisite courses.

About the A.S. in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program

What is the length of the MRI program?

Click on the link for more details about the MRI Program Length and Schedule.

Is the MRI program accredited?

Click on the link to learn more about Accreditation.

Do you offer night classes?

No, we do not currently offer night classes.

What happens if I fail the module? Will I be expelled from the program?

Please find more info about remediation in our Catalog and Addendum.

Where can I find more details about the program and admissions?

More information can be provided by contacting the Admissions Department.

Clinical Training

Do I have to find my own clinical sites?

Clinical sites are provided for all of our students.

Are the clinical rotations paid positions?

All clinical rotations provided are unpaid.

A.S. in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program Tuition

How much does the MRI program cost?

For a cost breakdown, please see the Program Fees section.

Can I obtain financial aid?

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs.

Graduation Information for the A.S. in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program

Once I graduate from the MRI program, will I be receiving a degree or diploma?

The A.S. in MRI program is an Associate of Science degree program.

Do I have to pass any exams after I finish the program in order to work as an MRI Technologist?

Please find more info about Licensure, Certification, and Registry Disclaimer policy in our Catalog and Addendum.

Do you offer job placement?

We may assist with job placements for all students who complete the program. However, we cannot guarantee employment.

A.S. in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program FAQs