Bachelor in Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist (Bachelor's)

At Augusta University, tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are based on residency status and credit load..

This programme is designed for recent high school graduates and career changers interested in medical imaging and diagnostic technology. Students learn to operate advanced imaging equipment used in diagnosing and treating diseases. The curriculum combines online lectures with hands-on clinical training in real healthcare settings. Clinical experience begins early and continues throughout the programme.

Focus areas include nuclear cardiology, positron emission technology (PET), oncology, infection imaging, radionuclide therapy, radiation physics.

The programme requires 130 credits, including 1,300 hours of clinical experience and 65 required proficiencies. Coursework is delivered through a hybrid format with online lectures and in-person clinical rotations.

Graduates work as nuclear medicine technologists in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and research facilities.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application. Prerequisites include biology and chemistry courses with a grade of C or higher.

The programme totals about 130 credit hours. Hybrid delivery with on-campus and online components; full-time study typically takes four years; clinical rotations occur in Augusta, Athens, Atlanta, and Columbus. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 89% of applicants.

Augusta University brings together undergraduate and graduate education with professional study in health, business, computing, education, nursing, public health, science and mathematics, and the arts, humanities and social sciences. Its academic structure includes eleven colleges and schools, with the Medical College of Georgia and the Dental College of Georgia forming distinctive parts of the institution. Allied health sciences and graduate medicine add further routes into health-focused study. Students can choose campus-based programs or AU Online, whose courses can be completed from anywhere in a close learning environment.

Research is organized around collaboration and includes work connected with health, medical advancement and intellectual life. Recent activities show students engaging with applied learning tools, including Anatomage Tables in nursing anesthesia education, while faculty research addresses issues such as medical debt and sleep. International students join an academic and social community that includes people from around the world. Housing is available through residential communities, and Jags Live Well supports a student-focused approach to holistic wellness. Student experience opportunities extend academic learning and foster personal growth. Campus life includes counseling, creative activities, cultural events and study abroad programming. On-campus students can combine academic work with residential life, wellness support and broader personal-development opportunities, while online study provides flexibility for those who cannot relocate.