Dalhousie University - Faculty of Graduate Studies

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Nuclear Medicine Technology

Dalhousie University - Faculty of Graduate Studies

Faculty:Health Professions
Degree:Post-diploma
Field of Study:Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Length:2 Year(s)

Description:

A health profession, which uses radioactive tracers, called radiopharmaceuticals, to evaluate organ function and to investigate and/or treat disease. A nuclear medicine technologist is able to produce and evaluate images and related data that are used by specialized physicians and to render a medical diagnosis.

Those who graduate from the post-diploma program are eligible for a special program that allows students to obtain their Bachelor of Health Sciences.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    The post-diploma option is available to registered technologists, sonographers and therapists who hold a minimum of two years clinical practice.
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    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on January 01, 2007