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

The University of Newcastle

CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056

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About

Starting this degree mid-year in July will extend the overall program duration by one semester.

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.

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, molecular imaging, nuclear medicine instrumentation and radiopharmacy, nuclear medicine theory, patient care, statistics, and research methodology.

Career opportunities

Nuclear medicine technologist/scientist, nuclear medicine research 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 our on campus, world-class, radiopharmacy laboratory.

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

Refer to University of Newcastle current fee information.

Essential requirements for admission

This degree and future professional practice is both mentally and physically demanding. Students may be required to practise 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 your knowledge is limited, we encourage you to undertake bridging courses. NUPrep Bridging offers academic preparation and support short courses, which are free and can be completed on campus or online before you start your degree.

Explore NUPrep Bridging Courses.

Applicants with higher education study

If you completed or partially completed higher education studies, your grade point average can be converted to a selection rank for admission purposes.

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.

Studies completed at an AQF Level 4 (Cert IV) or higher provide Guaranteed Entry into many of our undergraduate programs.

Applicants with work and life experience

If you do not have an ATAR (or equivalent) or formal qualification, Newcastle University offers a range of pathways toward your dream degree. No matter what your age or experience, there is a place for you.

Explore University of Newcastle entry options.

Advanced standing

If you have undertaken previous studies at another higher education institution or registered training organisation, you may be awarded credit towards your undergraduate degree. You must apply for admission before applying for credit.

Further information

View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)

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 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. 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.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. 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.