Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a Concentration in Nuclear Medicine

CAMPUSES

SCHOLARSHIPS

What You’ll Learn

Nuclear medicine is a fascinating and complex field. Treating patients with radioactive materials to discover, assess, and diagnose illness requires a great deal professional training, but the result is a stable and profitable career that allows you to help patients on a daily basis.

As a student in the B.S. in Health Science with a Concentration in Nuclear Medicine program at South College, you’ll gain the knowledge and technical skills to administer radiopharmaceuticals and other types of treatments. The curriculum will prepare you for entry-level management positions in the field of nuclear medicine with courses including biochemistry, patient care, and radiation safety. You’ll learn to operate high tech equipment, interpret data, manage finance and information systems, and recognize, analyze, and monitor a wide range of medical conditions.

As you work toward your future professional goals, review the related information at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Review Information

Keys to Success

In this program, you’ll be required to learn and apply a wide range of interdisciplinary knowledge, and it’s vital that you form strong study habits and seek out help as soon as you need it. Because you will be dealing with dosages and prescribed courses of treatment, excellent math and science skills are essential, and you must be able to exercise effective interpersonal and communication skills in this program and as a future leader in nuclear medicine.

South College has strong relationships with local and regional healthcare organizations, allowing our students the best in experiential clinical placements. Small class sizes and dedicated, experienced faculty make it easy to get the support you need, and the Math Lab and Writing Lab are always available to help you develop your core skills.

Continuing Education

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a Concentration in Nuclear Medicine is the highest degree South College offers in this specialty.

Additional Program Information

Helpful Links

Accreditation or Approval

Knoxville

The South College Certificate in Nuclear Medicine program and the BS Health Science w/Concentration in Nuclear Medicine program offered at the Knoxville campus is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) (820 W. Danforth Rd, #B1 Edmond, OK 73003, (405) 285-0546, www.jrcnmt.org). In 2019, the program was awarded a continued accreditation for a period of 7 years. The next review is scheduled for 2026.

Admissions Requirements

Consumer Information

Amounts for tuition, fees, books, and supplies are subject to change. South College follows the required methodology provided by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for the reporting of employment information for graduates. This information is compiled on an annual basis and published via the institution website each year for graduates during the most recently completed reporting year (July 1-June 30). For more detailed information related to the calculation of graduate employment rates, please click here.

Success at South College

I chose South College because it came highly recommended from mentors of mine, the faculty is second to none, and the program fits my ever-changing lifestyle. I also chose it because of the flexibility. My wife is still serving in the United States Air Force on Active Duty, and this means that we move when they tell us to move.

- Shawn Domm, Doctor of Physical Therapy

One of the major reasons I chose South College was for the smaller class sizes. It allows more one-on-one time between students and professors, which enhances the learning experience for me.

- Elizabeth Frerichs, Bachelor of Science in Health Science

I went to college originally straight out of high school with the intent of majoring in musical performance with a concentration in theoretical studies. I was not prepared to for college at that point, so I decided to gain some experience and maturity by joining the work force full-time. After working for 10 years, I felt it was time to try school again.

- Adam Hatcher, Bachelor of Business Administration

View Success Stories