Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine)
University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan
Overview
Starting this degree mid-year in July will extend the overall program duration by one semester.
As a nuclear medicine scientist, you’ll apply medical imaging technologies and radioactive
chemical compounds (called radiopharmaceuticals) to image the function or physiology of the body. Nuclear medicine scientists use this knowledge to diagnose, treat and manage injuries and diseases such as sports injuries, cardiovascular disease, and cancer in patients across their lifespan.
Students should be aware that they may be required to undertake clinical placement and/or classes outside normal semester dates. Students enrolling in this degree are required to obtain a WorkCover-approved Provide First Aid Certificate during semester one.
Majors
Areas of study
Anatomy, molecular imaging, nuclear medicine instrumentation and radiopharmacy, nuclear medicine theory, patient care, statistics, and research methodology.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Nuclear medicine technologist/scientist, nuclear medicine research scientist, technical writer, sonographer, medical imaging sales representative, applications specialist, radiopharmaceutical development and production, and university lecturer/academic.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 97.95 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 83.9 | 87.9 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 69.8 | 72.75 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan
Course Type
Bachelors Honours
Study Area
Health Sciences
Indicative ATAR
69.80
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Newcastle. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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