Nuclear medicine technologists conduct nuclear medicine scans of a person’s body using radioactive material called radioisotopes. Radioisotopes are typically ingested or injected, travelling through the affected area to create images of the inside of your body. These images can diagnose life-threatening diseases such as cancer and help monitor a patient’s health. What you will study This degree equips you with specialised scientific knowledge and gives you practical medical radiation experience using world-class facilities and technology. You will: Build essential clinical reasoning and patient management skills using our state-of-the-art radio pharmacy labs located on campus. Develop communication and interpersonal skills to provide a high level of care to patients. Gain professional nuclear medicine skills, learning how to use imaging technology and radioisotope to diagnose illnesses and determine the best course of treatment for patients. Develop critical research skills that will set you in good stead for life-long learning in the field of nuclear medicine. Areas of study include: anatomy molecular imaging nuclear medicine instrumentation and radio pharmacy nuclear medicine theory patient care physiology psychology research Career opportunities Our nuclear medicine graduates are very employable and highly regarded. Many of our graduates have advanced rapidly in their careers and are now in management roles in Australia and overseas. UON nuclear medicine graduates are qualified to register and work as nuclear medical technologists, working closely with patients and other health professionals to diagnose life-threatening diseases such as cancer and help monitor a patient’s health. You may find yourself working in clinical positions in private and public hospitals, in upper management roles such as director of services, or in higher education and research roles.