Nuclear Medicine Science (B.S.)
Core Curriculum and specific Nuclear Medicine requirements:
Hours
English (Rhetoric)* 6
Literature 3
Applied / Fine Art 3
History 3
Social Science 3
Religion and Philosophy (one course in Ethics) 9
Second Language 6
Dimensions of Wellness 2
Physical Activity Course 1
Anatomy and Physiology I and II with labs* 8
Chemical Principles I and II with labs* 8
General Physics I and II with labs* 8
Mathematics (Precalculus and Statistics)* 6
Elective 3
Community Service 45 (non-credit hours)
* Prerequisite to admission to program with a minimum grade of C.
Courses in the Major (55 semester hours)
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year
| NMED 3305 | Application of Radionuclides | |
| NMED 4604 | Clinical Nuclear Medicine I | |
| NMED 4606 | Clinical Nuclear Medicine II | |
| NMED 4312 | Molecular Imaging and the Physics of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics | |
| NMED 4361 | Nuclear Medicine Registry Review | |
A minimum grade of C is required in all Nuclear Medicine courses. and prerequisite support course work as well as all clinical proficiencies attached to each course. All students must achieve a final test average of 75% or higher. Failure to do so will result in failure in the course.
In general, satisfactory completion of courses in one semester is required prior to enrolling in subsequent semesters. Failure to make a minimum grade of C in any required nuclear medicine course will prevent the student from progressing in the program. Students who fail one or more courses in the program must make application to the nuclear medicine program to continue. The student’s overall academic achievement will be considered in the decision to be retained or to be placed on enforced withdrawal from the nuclear medicine program.