Nuclear Medicine Concentration

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a Concentration in Nuclear Medicine is to provide a comprehensive educational program that prepares current radiologic technologists to become entry-level nuclear medicine technologists that provide quality patient care, actively participate in the profession, and pursue life-long learning by:

1. Educating competent, efficient, and effective nuclear medicine technologists;
2. Supporting the development of diverse skills to participate in current and emerging technologies;
3. Encouraging student scholarly and professional activities after graduation; and
4. Promoting and enhancing student development of integrative, critical thinking, and written, verbal, and computer-based communication skills.

The program is designed for those current Radiologic Technologists seeking education beyond the associate degree level. Upon successful completion of this program, the student is eligible to apply for admission to write the primary certification examination provided by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Admission Requirements

Applicants interested in either concentration area of the Bachelor of Science in Health Science program are required to visit the college and meet individually with an admissions representative and program faculty to ascertain if their goals can be met by the college. Prospective students declaring one of these program options as their major must be generally admitted to South College and meet the following requirements in order to be considered for full admission to the program:

1. Have an earned college GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale (developmental studies grades/quality points excluded);
2. Complete Radiography associate degree course requirements obtaining a grade of "C" or better within the first two attempts;
3. Participate in an interview conducted by the faculty in the South College Department of Imaging Sciences and achieve a minimum score of 25 out of a possible 40;
4. Maintain current certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or registry eligibility (applies to Nuclear Medicine Concentration only).