Program Overview

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Program Prerequisites

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) program at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine has specific prerequisites for all applicants.

General Requirements

• Strong interest in healthcare and researched the field of nuclear medicine
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7
• Core science coursework completed within the last 7 years (applies to Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Physics)
• Letter grade of C- or better in all major courses and prerequisite classes
• Completed the majority of the prerequisites with the exception of one or two and preferably enrolled in the last prerequisites at the time of interview
• Must complete all prerequisites enrolled in at the time of selection before starting the NMT program
• Obtain an observation experience

Emphasis Students Only

• Graduate within one semester after finishing H EDU 4810
• Successfully pass a drug screen and background check and be able to pass the ethical eligibility requirements of the NMTCB and/or ARRT in regards to criminal convictions after being admitted
• Complete all general application materials by the 2nd Friday in January of each year

Certificate Students Only

• Complete a BS degree before or during the semester you are submitting an application
• If you already have a BS degree, you do not need to be admitted to the University of Utah
• Complete all application materials by the 2nd Friday in January of each year

Core Science Coursework

The following core science coursework must be taken within the last 7 years:

• Humanities & Social Science (any approved) | 2 for 6 credits
• COMM 1020, Principles of Public Speaking (or other approved) | 3 credits
• WRTG 2010, Intermediate Writing | 3 credits
• PHYS 1010, The Way Things Work (or other approved) | 3 credits
• MATH 1050, College Algebra | 4 credits
• MATH 1040, Introduction to Statistics and Probability; OR
  MATH 1070, Introduction to Statistical Inference | 3 credits
• BIOL 2325, Human Anatomy w/ Lab | 4 credits
• BIOL 2420, Human Physiology w/ Lab | 4 credits
• CHEM 1130, Integrated Chem. for Health Science; (or other approved.) | 5 credits
• H EDU 1950, First Aid and CPR* | 4 credits
• H EDU 3030, Medical Terminology* | 3 credits
• IV Certification Course**
• Observation Experience

Course Articulation

Higher level prerequisites in the same content area may be acceptable. You must see an advisor to have this approved.

HEDU Emphasis Students Only

Required Emphasis Courses

• H EDU 3050 (3 Cr) Community Health Issues (F, S, Su)
• H EDU 4200 (3 Cr) Foundations of Health Education and Promotion (F)
• H EDU 4300 (3 Cr) Introduction to Research and Assessment (F)
• H EDU 3150 (3 Cr) Health and Human Relations (F, S)

Elective Courses

Must take three (3) courses:

• H EDU 1010 (3 Cr) Healthy Lifestyles (F, S, Su)
• H EDU 3000 (3 Cr) Human Sexuality (F, S, Su)
• H EDU 3020 (3 Cr) Patient Education (F, S, Su)
• H EDU 3160 (3 Cr) Stress Management (F, S, Su)
• H EDU 3190 (3 Cr) Death and Dying (F, S, Su)
• H EDU 4350 (3 Cr) Personal Resiliency (S)
• ESS 4360 (3 Cr) Body Composition (F)