Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine)

This program will enable students to study nuclear medicine theory, nuclear medicine instrumentation and radiopharmacy, reinforced by anatomy, physiology, psychology, patient care and research. Nuclear medicine uses a mix of sophisticated medical imaging technology such as PET, scintigraphy, SPECT, hybrid PET/CT, people skills and radioactive chemical compounds (radiopharmaceuticals) to image and/or treat a wide variety of injuries or diseases ranging from elite athletes with sports injuries, to cardiac and brain studies, to cancer patients. Students complete supervised clinical practice in a variety of settings both locally and nationally as part of the program. Centres can include major teaching hospitals, small rural hospitals and private practices.