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Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) BMedRadSc(NucMed)

This course is suspended and there are no new enrolments at this stage. Prospective students may be interested in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) or should contact info.csu for further information.
Continuing students should consult the Handbook in the year of their enrolment.

Science Scholarships available

About the course

The nuclear medicine scientist/technologist enjoys a challenging and varied career working in public or private nuclear medicine practices. The training undertaken in this course involves radioactive compounds (radiopharmaceuticals), which are used for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases.

The course details the administration and imaging of these radiopharmaceuticals within the patient to detect abnormalities and deliver appropriate treatment.

The equipment used by nuclear medicine scientists/technologists is highly sophisticated. Students gain a comprehensive knowledge of the principles underlying this equipment, together with the computer acquisition and analysis of image data.

Graduates of the course are eligible for full accreditation with the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM) on completion of a Professional Development year employed in an accredited nuclear medicine practice. Full accreditation by the ANZSNM is mandatory for the issuing of a Radiation Licence by the NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Where it will take you

Graduates work professionally as fully accredited nuclear medicine scientists/technologists, either in the public hospital system or private nuclear medicine practices in any state of Australia. Graduates are also actively recruited internationally, particularly in the UK.

Graduates may work in:

Your course is recognised by industry

The Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) is a nationally accredited and registered award in tertiary education, and is fully accredited by the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM).

The latest facilities

To make sure you are experienced in using the equipment and techniques found in the workplace, our facilities include:

The facilities at CSU are the most advanced nuclear medicine facility in an Australian university and are more advanced than many clinical departments.

Practical experience

Clinical studies are an essential element of the course. Students will be required to undertake 28 weeks of work experience in nuclear medicine departments in country or metropolitan areas, inter/intrastate or, by arrangement, internationally in the United Kingdom, Canada or New Zealand.

The Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) course involves physical demands on students, particularly in clinical placements. Any students who believe that they may have difficulty with these requirements are advised to contact the Course Coordinator or the Student Equity Officer via info.csu on 1800 334 733 before enrolling.

Science Scholarships

CSU's Science Scholarships are available for on campus applicants to this course, providing $4000 per annum for up to four years (subject to satisfactory progress). Once awarded the Scholarship, the money is the student's to spend in the way that assists them most.

Applicants must achieve an ATAR (NSW) of 82 or above, or equivalent ENTER (VIC)
(inclusive of the Regional Bonus) to be eligible to receive the Scholarship.

To apply, download the application form, complete all sections, then return the form to the Scholarships Officer by 24 October 2008.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points and meet clinical practice requirements. Students will graduate from the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) with the award BMedRadSc(NucMed).

Clinical requirements

Refer to the Clinical requirements section following for information on:

Please note that the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) has a clinical practicum in the first six months. As the hepatitis B immunisation takes six months for full vaccination, it is recommended that students commence immunisation as soon as possible in order to undertake clinical placement.

 

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