Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine)
The University of Newcastle
CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
As a nuclear medicine scientist, you’ll apply medical imaging technologies and radioactive chemical compounds (called radiopharmaceuticals) to image the function or physiology of the body. Nuclear medicine scientists use this knowledge to diagnose, treat and manage injuries and diseases such as sports injuries, cardiovascular disease, and cancer in patients across their lifespan.
The University of Newcastle is the largest trainer of nuclear medicine technologists/scientists in Australia, and by studying here you will have access to a world-class and purpose-built radiopharmacy lab.
Students should be aware that they may be required to undertake clinical placement and/or classes outside normal semester dates. Students enrolling in this degree are required to obtain a WorkCover-approved Provide First Aid Certificate during semester one.
Areas of study
Anatomy, indigenous health, molecular imaging, nuclear medicine instrumentation and physics, radiopharmacy, nuclear medicine theory, patient care, physiology, psychology, statistics, plus research methodology.
Career opportunities
Nuclear medicine technologist/scientist, nuclear medicine research scientist, Senior/Chief nuclear medicine technologist/scientist, technical writer, sonographer, medical imaging sales representative, applications specialist, radiopharmaceutical development and production, and university lecturer/academic.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Practical experience
40+ weeks of clinical placement, supervised and mentored by qualified nuclear medicine scientists in both public and private centres, locally and across Australia.
Students are required to complete a portion of their placement in a range of settings and will be offered opportunities to do placement in rural and interstate sites. This opportunity will give students valuable experiences not available in major cities or urban centres.
Travel, accommodation, and related expenses for professional placements are the responsibility of students. However, scholarships are available to assist attendance in rural areas throughout the program.
Alongside clinical placement opportunities, students have access to the latest technologies in the purpose-built health precinct at Callaghan campus. This includes the radiopharmacy lab and CT scanner.Honours
All students will graduate with honours which will be awarded as graded or ungraded. Entry into the graded honours stream may be offered to high performing students at the completion of third year. The graded honours stream requires students to complete a supervised research project.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
This degree and future professional practice is both mentally and physically demanding. Students may be required to practice hands-on examinations and simulated treatments/procedures with other students in laboratory classes. Applicants who may be unsure of their ability to complete the degree and work in the profession should contact the University prior to applying.
Check the special requirements and policies for this course.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any 2 units of English plus Mathematics Advanced or Physics.
If you have not previously studied one or more of these subjects or have limited knowledge in them, we strongly encourage you to consider enrolling in bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging provides free academic preparation and support short courses, available both on campus and online, to complete before starting your degree.
Explore NUPrep Bridging Courses.
Applicants with higher education study
If you have completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted into a selection rank for admission into our undergraduate programs.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you completed or partially completed competency-based vocational education and training (such as TAFE, a private Registered Training Provider, or vocational studies undertaken in high school), this can be used to determine your eligibility for admission.
Completion of studies at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher Guarantees Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.
Review the Guaranteed Entry Admission Scheme.
Applicants with work and life experience
If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University provides a range of pathways toward your preferred degree. Regardless of your age or experience, there is a place for you.
Advanced standing
If you have completed prior studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your undergraduate degree. Please note that you must apply for admission before applying for credit.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.