KU's nuclear medicine technology program ended its status as a certificate program at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 academic year. Our program is now offered as a concentration within the bachelor's degree program in diagnostic science. Courses in this program require in-person attendance on campus at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Learn more about the bachelor's degree in diagnostic science.
You could be a great fit for the accredited three-semester program if you're currently working as radiologic technologist, diagnostic medical sonographer or have a degree in a health science field. It's also well-suited to medical technologists, registered nurses or those looking to change fields or specialize in nuclear medicine.
In the program, you'll receive training at the highest level thanks to faculty who are also experienced clinicians actively engaged in clinical responsibilities and providing the latest in health care to patients at multiple sites of The University of Kansas Health System. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in rotations through a local radiopharmacy and a children’s hospital.
Offered via a collaboration between the University of Kansas and The University of Kansas Health System's Department of Radiology, the program was first available as an academic program in the School of Health Professions in 2000.
Upon successful completion of the program, you'll receive a certificate from the University of Kansas and be eligible to take the national registry examinations given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and/or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
Graduate achievement data is an indicator of program effectiveness, demonstrating the extent to which a program achieves its goals. Read the current report on graduate achievement data, identified by program, on the JRCNMT website.
The University of Kansas certificate program in Nuclear Medicine Technology is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Do you want to learn more about KU's nuclear medicine technology program? We're here to answer questions and provide assistance! It is very important to contact us for advising as early as possible in your college career.
If you've completed college coursework and are considering applying now, please contact Nicole Holifield at dxsciences@kumc.edu. She can help with specific questions about your application, admission requirements, and more.
High school students, school counselors and those in their early years of college study may wish to contact Alex Lopez, our school's outreach and recruitment specialist, at alopez12@kumc.edu or 913-588-1743 (711 TTY). He can help get you on the right path to come to KU and offers online sessions to ask your questions.
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