The purpose of the qualification is to develop a competent professional nuclear medicine
technologist who has thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills required for
Nuclear Medicine Technology and who has gained experience in the application of
such knowledge and skills in accredited workplaces.
Programme :Nuclear Medicine
Minimum APS :30 with Mathematic
Qualification Code :B9M02Q
Campus : DFC
Mathematics: 4 (50%+)
English: 5 (60%+)
Physical Science:
Career : Practitioners use small amounts of radioactive substances (radionuclides) to diagnose and treat diseases
Life Science : 5 (60%+))
What Atar is needed for nuclear medicine?
The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an ATAR-Selection Rank of 78 or an IB of 28.
What is the difference between radiology and nuclear medicine?
Another way to state the difference between imaging with radiology vs nuclear medicine, is that radiology is designed to see anatomy (shapes & sizes), while nuclear medicine is designed to see physiology (cells, molecules, chemical interactions
How much do nuclear medicine doctors make?
An entry level nuclear medicine physician (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $285,197. On the other end, a senior level nuclear medicine physician (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $568,650.
Is nuclear medicine a good career?
Job Satisfaction
A job with a low stress level, good work-life balance and solid prospects to improve, get promoted and earn a higher salary would make many employees happy. Here’s how Nuclear Medicine Technologists job satisfaction is rated in terms of upward mobility, stress level and flexibility.
How many years does it take to become a nuclear medicine technologist?
Step 2: Complete an Accredited College Program in Nuclear Medicine Technology (Two to Four Years)