Curriculum
Learn about the courses you will take during the nuclear medicine technology concentration within the bachelor's degree in diagnostic science at KU Medical Center.
As a student in the program, you will gain the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to become a nuclear medicine technologist.
Effective fall 2025: KU's nuclear medicine technology program is now a concentration offered as part of the bachelor's degree in diagnostic science. It is no longer available as a certificate program.
Nuclear Medicine Technology Concentration Coursework
Here are the course requirements to earn a bachelor's degree in diagnostic science with nuclear medicine technology concentration.
Fall Semester One
- NMED 300 Introduction to Nuclear Medicine, Law and Ethics for the Imaging Professional (3 credits)
- NMED 310 Nuclear Chemistry & Physics (3)
- NMED 320 Radiopharmacy I (2)
- NMED 330 Clinical Procedures Lab I (2)
- NMED 340 Radiation Biology & Protection (2)
- NMED 350 Clinical Internship I (1)
13 Fall Semester One Total Credit Hours
Spring Semester Two
- NMED 400 Nuclear Instrumentation & Quality Assurance (3)
- NMED 420 Radiopharmacy II (2)
- NMED 430 Clinical Procedures Lab II (3)
- NMED 440 Clinical Internship II (1)
- DXSC 620 Community and Global Health (3)
- DXSC XXX Diagnostic Science Elective (3)
15 Spring Semester Two Total Credit Hours
Summer Semester Three
- NMED 450 Research Methods & Health Administration (1)
- NMED 455 Clinical Internship III (5)
6 Summer Semester Three Total Credit Hours
Fall Semester Four
- NMED 465 Advanced Clinical Procedures Lab (3)
- NMED 480 Clinical Internship IV (10)
13 Fall Semester Four Total Credit Hours
Spring Semester Five
- NMED 490 Senior Seminar (2)
- NMED 500 Clinical Internship V (5)
- DXSC 665 Capstone Project (6)
13 Spring Semester Five Total Credit Hours
60 Total Credit Hours
Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Science / Nuclear Medicine Technology Concentration
See an example four-year plan of study, starting with your freshman year at KU, and completing the total 120 required credit hours for a bachelor's degree in diagnostic science with concentration in nuclear medicine technology. Note: nuclear medicine technology courses are subject to change.
* For more information about courses, please visit the KU Academic Catalog.
Vaccines and Clinical Site Requirements
The University of Kansas Medical Center requires various immunizations for its students. For a detailed list please visit the student health forms webpage or speak with Student Health Services. These immunization requirements help promote health and safety and facilitate clinical placement.
Many, if not all, clinical sites who partner with the University of Kansas Medical Center require proof of these vaccines for students engaged in training or other programmatic experiences at clinical sites. Not being vaccinated may preclude students from participating in activities, potentially impeding their ability to complete all program requirements for degree completion. Applicants with questions should speak with a representative from the academic program to which they intend to apply.
Advising and Questions
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.