Allied Health, B.S. – Nuclear Medicine Technology
This is a clinical specialty concentration of the Allied Health program.
Nuclear medicine technologists prepare and administer radioactive drugs utilized with advanced imaging equipment to detect radiation emissions for diagnosing and treating diseases. They use high-level imaging equipment to create images of the radioactive material in the body.
Most nuclear medicine technologists work in hospitals; however, some work in physician offices, diagnostic laboratories, or imaging facilities.
Opportunities and Outcomes
- $97.202 per year
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects a 3% (as fast as average) growth rate in Nuclear Medicine positions.
Program Highlights
- 3 years of academic coursework at Immaculata, including courses in the sciences and healthcare management and experience in the hospital, prepare students for the clinical program within nuclear medicine.
- Students spend 3 semesters at the clinical affiliate to obtain training in the science, equipment, procedures, and patient care protocols used in nuclear medicine.
Affiliate Schools & Admissions Requirements
- Johns Hopkins School of Medical Imaging
- C or better in all science courses
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
