Overview

The Medical Radiation Science (Honours) - Nuclear Medicine course from Adelaide University designed to prepare you for a leading role in this specialised field.

Explore areas like radiopharmaceuticals, diagnostic imaging, and patient care. Gain in-depth knowledge of how to diagnose and treat diseases. Use advanced technology. Learn from experts who are leaders in their field.

This degree will equip you with essential skills, including operating state-of-the-art imaging equipment and safely handling radioactive substances. Apply these skills through over 1,400 hours of hands-on clinical placements, starting from your second year.

Graduate well-prepared for diverse career opportunities in healthcare. You could work in a hospital, specialised clinic, or research facility. Make a significant impact on patient outcomes and contribute to the advancement of medical science.

Career opportunities:

Ready to make a difference in the world of nuclear medicine? With your degree, you can step into a high-demand field where your skills are sought after both locally and internationally.

As a nuclear medicine technologist, you’ll prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals. Using advanced imaging technologies like PET scans you can diagnose and treat diseases. You can find work in hospitals, private clinics, or medical equipment companies.

With further study or training, you can advance into specialised roles such as:

MRI technologist
CT technologist
Sonographer.

A successful career in nuclear medicine requires a passion for helping others, a love of technology, and an interest in the human body. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), paving the way for a rewarding career with opportunities for further specialisation and research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pathology for Medical Radiation
Human Anatomy 201 (Gross and Sectional)
CT and PET Imaging
Health Science Honours Preparation
Specialised Medical Radiation
Health Science Honours Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

Medicine Nuclear Engineering Anatomy View 6 other Bachelors in Nuclear Engineering in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 115731J
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
Secondary education (Year 12)
Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Advanced Diploma (AQF level 6) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.

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