Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science in Nuclear Medicine University of South Australia - City East Campus, Australia

Unleash your unstoppable career in the rewarding and highly specialised field of nuclear medicine.

As a professional nuclear medicine technician, you will be responsible for preparing and administering radioactive substances to patients to evaluate the function of an organ and diagnose and treat disease. You will also work as part of an interprofessional team to deliver life-changing outcomes for patients.

We offer South Australia’s only degree to become an accredited nuclear medicine professional, and will prepare you to confidently join the workforce through a mixture of practical, theoretical, and industry learning.

High achieving students may be considered for the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine) program in the third year, where you’ll complete a research project and become prepared for a career in academia.

What you'll learn

Nuclear medicine technologists need to know how to confidently prepare and administer radioactive substances (radiopharmaceuticals) to evaluate the function of an organ or body system and diagnose and/or treat diseases. Throughout your degree, you’ll learn how to work with radioactive substances, and complement your clinical skills with valuable interpersonal skills such as communication and collaboration.

During your first year, you’ll focus on basic sciences at the core of the study and practice of medical radiation science. You’ll cover a range of topics, including anatomy, physiology, pathology and radiation physics. These core subjects introduce you to the scientific principles surrounding medical radiation.

You’ll apply these concepts to professional practice through clinical placements, which begin in your second year and continue through your third and fourth years.

Throughout your studies, you’ll take part in regular pre-clinical preparation workshops to further extend your skills as you move into advanced areas of practice.