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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Prerequisites

Complete Your Sonography Prerequisites — Including Physics — Online & Accredited

Anatomy & Physiology, Physics, College Algebra, Medical Terminology, and more — finish the courses competitive ultrasound programs require through our partnership with Upper Iowa University, a regionally HLC-accredited institution.

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Flexible Scheduling

Self-paced courses with new start dates every month. Many students finish in 2–3 weeks.

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Affordable Pricing

Transparent per-course pricing — far less than repeating a semester elsewhere.

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Accredited Partnership

Courses delivered through Upper Iowa University, regionally accredited by the HLC.

Why Choose PrereqCourses.com for Sonography Prerequisites?

Sonography admission is among the most competitive in allied health. Get the grades and the courses — including physics — that programs require.

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Physics Included

One of the few places to complete the physics prerequisite many sonography programs require — online, with lab.

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Meet the 3.0 Bar

Many programs require a 3.0+ prerequisite GPA. Retake a course to make your application competitive.

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Beat Recency Deadlines

Many programs expire math and science prerequisites after ~5 years. Refresh them quickly.

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Transfer-Friendly Credit

Regionally accredited coursework designed to transfer into your sonography program.

Common Sonography Prerequisite Requirements

Requirements vary by program, but most CAAHEP-accredited sonography programs draw from this set.

Anatomy & Physiology I & II

The two-semester sequence is required by nearly every program — usually with lab.

Physics

An introductory or college physics course is a defining sonography requirement.

College Algebra

Required math foundation; supports physics and imaging calculations.

Medical Terminology

Required or recommended — the language of every clinical rotation.

Speech / Communication

A CAAHEP-mandated requirement at many programs; cannot always be substituted.

General Psychology

A common social-science requirement supporting patient interaction.

English Composition

Near-universal general-education requirement.

Statistics

Required or accepted as the math prerequisite at some programs.

Pathophysiology / Electives

Some programs add pathophysiology or additional science electives.

Always confirm your specific program's list, GPA bar, and recency rules. Our advisors can help you map them to the right courses.

Find the Right Courses for Your Path

Choose where you are in your sonography journey.

The science gateway courses sonography programs weigh most — anatomy, physiology, and the physics requirement that sets sonography apart.

BIO 270

Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab

First semester of the required A&P sequence — central to cross-sectional imaging.

BIO 275

Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab

Second semester; many programs require A&P II completed before applying.

PHY 115

Introduction to Physics I w/ Lab

The physics prerequisite many sonography programs require — available online with lab.

PHY 116

Introduction to Physics II w/ Lab

For programs requiring the full physics sequence.

BIO 210

Microbiology w/ Lab

Required or recommended at some sonography programs.

EXSS 170

Medical Terminology

The clinical vocabulary required across sonography programs.

The general-education requirements sonography programs pair with the sciences — math, composition, communication, and social science.

MATH 107

College Algebra

The math foundation required by most programs; supports physics.

MATH 220

Elementary Statistics

Accepted as the math prerequisite at some programs.

COMM 200

Interpersonal Communication

Satisfies the CAAHEP-mandated speech/communication requirement.

PSY 190

General Psychology

The standard introductory psychology course programs name.

ENG 101

English Composition I

Near-universal general-education requirement.

SOC 110

Principles of Sociology

Satisfies the social-science requirement at programs that prefer sociology.

Already a radiologic technologist moving into sonography? Many programs waive some recency rules for recent rad-tech graduates and accept radiologic physics — but you may still need to fill specific gaps.

PHY 115

Introduction to Physics I w/ Lab

If your program requires general physics beyond radiologic physics.

BIO 275

Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab

Complete or refresh the A&P sequence if your credits have aged out.

MATH 107

College Algebra

Refresh the math prerequisite if it is older than your program's window.

EXSS 170

Medical Terminology

Round out any missing general prerequisite quickly.

Sonography admission is holistic and intensely competitive — many programs require a 3.0+ prerequisite GPA and admit small cohorts. Retake a key course to strengthen your application, or refresh a prerequisite that has expired.

BIO 270

Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab

A higher A&P grade can move a borderline application in a 3.0-GPA field.

BIO 275

Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab

Refresh an expired A&P II credit or improve your science GPA.

PHY 115

Introduction to Physics I w/ Lab

Physics is the toughest grade for many applicants — retake to lift your science GPA.

MATH 107

College Algebra

Refresh or improve the math prerequisite that feeds your science/math GPA.

How Does It Work?

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Choose Your Courses

Pick the prerequisites your sonography program requires, with a new start date every month.

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Work at Your Pace

Complete coursework online, on your schedule. Many students finish a course in 2–3 weeks.

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Transfer the Credit

Receive a regionally accredited transcript to submit to your sonography program.

Sonography Prerequisite FAQs

Yes. Our prerequisite courses are delivered online and self-paced through Upper Iowa University, a regionally HLC-accredited institution. Most sonography programs accept prerequisites from a regionally accredited college, which is exactly what our partnership provides. Always confirm acceptance with your specific program.

Most diagnostic medical sonography programs require an introductory or college physics course, because it provides the foundation for the sonographic physics you study in the program. We offer the physics prerequisite online with a lab — one of the harder requirements to find in a flexible, self-paced format.

It varies, but sonography admission is highly competitive and holistic. Many programs require a minimum prerequisite or cumulative GPA around 2.5, and competitive programs expect 3.0 or higher in prerequisite coursework. Because seats are limited and applicants are ranked, a stronger science and math GPA meaningfully improves your odds.

Possibly. Many sonography programs require math and science prerequisites to have been completed within roughly five years of application. Some programs waive this for recent radiologic technology graduates. If your credit has expired, you can refresh it here quickly rather than repeating a full semester.

Often, yes. Many programs accept radiologic physics toward the physics requirement and waive some recency rules for recent rad-tech graduates. You may still need to complete specific general prerequisites — our advisors can help you identify the gaps.

Our courses are regionally accredited and designed to transfer. Because acceptance is ultimately determined by your specific program, we recommend confirming with its registrar — and our advisors can help you map your program's requirements to the right courses.

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Talk with an advisor about which sonography prerequisites you need — including physics.

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Self-paced, affordable, and regionally accredited — including the physics course competitive ultrasound programs require.

BIO 135 Principles of Biology I w/ Lab

Course information:
Location – Online
Level Type of course – Self-paced
Price – $695.00
Level of course – All levels

BIO 270 Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab

Course information:
Location – Online
Level Type of course – Self-paced
Price – $695.00
Level of course – All levels

CHEM 151 General Chemistry I w/ Lab

Course information:
Location – Online
Level Type of course – Self-paced
Price – $695.00
Level of course – All levels

CHEM 330 Biochemistry I

Course information:
Location – Online
Level Type of course – Self-paced
Price – $675.00
Level of course – All levels