Program Overview

School of Health Sciences

The School of Health Sciences offers various academic programs, including Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, Human Movement Science, and Public and Environmental Wellness.

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences

• Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Systems
• Nutrition/Dietetics
• Health Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Health Care
• Minors

Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences

• Master of Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
• Physician Assistant Science
• Laboratory Sciences
• Imaging Sciences
• Pre-Clinical Programs
• Professional and Graduate Certificates

Human Movement Science

• Doctor of Philosophy in Human Movement Science
• Physical Therapy
• Exercise Science
• Orthotics and Prosthetics
• Minors
• Professional and Graduate Certificates

Public and Environmental Wellness

• Public Health
• Environmental Health and Safety Management
• Wellness and Health Promotion
• Minors
• Professional and Graduate Certificates

Nuclear Medicine Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences with a concentration in Nuclear Medicine Technology prepares students to use radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes a clinical internship and requires students to provide a copy of the hospital program acceptance letter to the advising office.

Clinical Internship

Students may apply for concentration standing in Nuclear Medicine Technology after completing the CDS curriculum. The senior year consists of a 12-14 month affiliation at an approved school of nuclear medicine technology.

Experience-Based Learning

The OU Pledge provides experience-based and hands-on learning through participation in programs, student and professional organizations, research, community engagement, and more. Possibilities include:

• Clinical internship as part of the program of study
• Medical Imaging Science Society
• Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences Society
• Community Health Engagement and Empowerment Research (CHEER) Lab
• ECLIPSE Leadership Initiative

Career Information

There is an immediate demand for qualified nuclear medicine technologists in settings such as hospitals, physicians offices, and imaging clinics. Certifications include positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology (NCT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or computed tomography (CT). The median pay for nuclear medicine technologists was $92,500 per year in 2023.

Resources

Resources for students include the Society of Nuclear Medicine and the Nuclear Medicine Institute, Findlay, OH.

Academic Advising

Academic advising is available for students in the School of Health Sciences. The advising office is located in the Human Health Building.

Accreditation

Oakland University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.