Program Overview

Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Sciences, MS

The Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Sciences program is designed to provide students with the expertise to work with radionuclides and become qualified entry-level technologists.

About the Program

The program is the first nuclear medicine technology program in the U.S. to rise to a master's entry-level status and remains the only one in Alabama. Students receive instruction on topics such as medical radiation physics, radiation detection instrumentation, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology.

Concentrations

• Imaging Specialist Track
• Radiation Safety Track
• Research Track

Delivery Methods

The program delivers most of its content via on-campus, in-person meetings.

Program Details

The program includes professional development courses and research opportunities to prepare students for certification exams offered through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.

Program Director

Dr. Amy Brady

Admissions Requirement Criteria & Deadlines

Information on admissions requirements and deadlines can be found in the program's course catalog and curriculum requirements.

Curriculum & Requirements

The curriculum includes didactic and clinical components, with directed clinical practice providing experience in radiopharmacy, in vivo procedures, instrumentation quality control, and applied radiation safety procedures.

Research Opportunities

Research opportunities are available to students, focusing on various aspects of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging sciences.