Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine)

Study South Australia's only medical radiation science degree and prepare for, career as, nuclear medicine technologist. Learn how to prepare and administer radioactive substances to evaluate the function of an organ or body system in order to diagnose and treat disease.

Focus on core courses in anatomy, physiology, pathology and radiation physics during your studies. Access industry-standard nuclear medicine computer software on campus to practise image manipulation and analyse patient data. Complete 1,400+ clinical placement hours which begin in your second year. Take part in regular pre-clinical preparation workshops to further extend your skills as you move into advanced areas of practice.

After graduation, you'll be eligible to apply for general registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA).

Pre-Placement Requirements:

All students who, as part of their program, undertake activities where interaction with patients/the public is required, such as in field or clinical placements/visits and in University clinics and gyms, must satisfy the pre-placement requirements prior to commencement. These may include:

• Criminal history screenings
• Department of Human Services (DHS) checks
• Vaccinations and screening for communicable diseases
• Professional training and certification

Details of the pre-placement requirements can be found on the Clinical Placement Unit (CPU) website.High achieving students may be considered for the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine) program in third year.CAREERS Nuclear medicine professionals can work across, variety of settings, including hospitals, private practice, medical equipment companies, and research and development. Through further study or training you may also gain employment in specialist areas such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography.