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Career Information
Nuclear medicine technology combines chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer technology, and medicine in using radioactivity to diagnose and treat disease. Though there are many diagnostic techniques currently available, nuclear medicine uniquely provides information about both the structure and function of virtually every major organ system within the body. It is this ability to characterize and quantify physiologic function which separates nuclear medicine from other imaging modalities, such as x-ray. Nuclear Medicine procedures are safe; they involve little or no patient discomfort and do not require the use of anesthesia.
The Department of Biomedical and Radiologic Technologies offers two pathways into the bachelor of science in radiologic sciences degree program in nuclear medicine technology. College students with no previous health care credentials may enter the program through transfer of 60 semester hours of liberal arts courses (junior transfer), or those certified in a radiologic science may enter to obtain advanced professional studies (degree completion program).
The following information applies to the degree completion program for postcertification students. Those interested in the junior transfer or certificate programs should contact the Office of Academic Admissions.
Post-Certification Degree Completion Program
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The bachelor of science in radiologic sciences program offers multiple curricular pathways in radiologic science for those certified in a radiologic science discipline. The curriculum enables studying a second discipline or advancing skills in the current discipline. The program provides multi-skilled professionals for today’s health care environment, prepares technologists with enhanced expertise and facilitates upward career mobility. The curriculum is individualized based on educational and professional background, and on selected options for professional development.
Technologists may choose advanced study within their current radiologic discipline (single major) or pursue a second discipline for dual certification (double major).
The required core courses (60 semester hours) are transferred upon entry into the program, and 30 semester hours are granted for prior certification in a radiologic science. MCG professional courses make up the additional semester hours required to earn the B.S.R.S. degree. Students who major in the discipline of their prior certification will earn 30 semester hours at MCG (two semesters). Students with a double major must earn up to 45 semester hours at MCG (three semesters), depending on the combination of disciplines.
Most senior-year courses are offered in a flexible non-traditional format, either online or through limited classroom delivery at sites in Augusta and Atlanta. Students interested in distance education should contact program faculty to determine whether they are suited to non-traditional learning methods.
Application Deadline: MARCH 1 – FALL ENTRY
Applications and supporting materials received after the program deadline will be considered on a space-available basis only.
- Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all colleges ever attended. Transcripts should be mailed to MCG’s OAA directly from the Registrar’s office of the institution. Applicants may also deliver or mail transcripts to MCG’s OAA if the transcript remains in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the Registrar’s office at the institution.
- Transcript/credential evaluation of foreign transcripts: An official, professional course-by-course evaluation is required for all foreign educational transcripts and documents from one of the following three credentials evaluation services: Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE)
- 2 Application Reference Form: An Application Reference form must be submitted from each referee. Referees should be individuals qualified to assess applicants prior academic, work, research and/or clinical experience as applicable.
- General GPA and Math/Science GPA: A General Grade Point Average of 2.5, and a Math/Science Grade Point Average of 2.3 must be achieved to be considered for an interview. Most candidates accepted for the NMT program have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
Program Supplemental form
- TOEFL exam scores: Minimum score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer based or 79 internet based.
- Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English. The institution code for submission of TOEFL scores to MCG is 5406. Please do not select a department code.
Program Specific Requirements
- Personal Interview
- Proof of certification or registration in Nuclear Medicine Technology (CNMT or RT(N)
In addition to demonstrating personal characteristics appropriate for a health professions career, students must satisfy general and specific technical standards. Visit www.mcg.edu/sah/brt/NMedStand.htm to review these requirements.
Computer and Internet-Supported Programs
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Students must have access to a highspeed (DSL or cable) personal computer. Most student and faculty communication, projects and research require Internet interaction and many lectures are presented online for repeated viewing. MCG faculty and staff are available for technical and instructional support seven days a week.
MCG participates in all federal student aid programs as well as state and private programs. MCG helps students fund their education through grants, scholarships, loans, a service commitment program and/or employment. Foreign national students must contact the admissions department to establish residency.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970
Chicago, IL 60601-2208
312-553-9355
Nuclear Medicine Technology
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Joint Review Committee on Education Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
One 2nd Avenue East, Suite C
Polson, MT 59860-2320
406-883-0003
Professional Licensure Credit
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After completing department requirements, upper-division courses will be credited by proof of certification in a radiologic science. 30 hours of upperdivision course credit will be applied toward the BSRS degree.
For best chance of acceptance, apply the fall before the program begins. Application materials should be in MCG’s Office of Academic Admissions by March 1. Applications completed after this date are considered on a space-available basis. Complete applications include the application, references, official academic materials, documentation of shadowing hours and documentation of professional certifications, if applicable.
Completion of pre-requisite courses does not guarantee acceptance.
Documentation of current CPR and First Aid certification is required upon enrollment.
Apply online at www.mcg.edu/Admissions, or contact:
Office of Academic Admissions
170 Kelly Building–Administration
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia 30912
Telephone: 706-721-2725
800-519-3388
E-mail: underadm@mcg.edu
Courses to Take the First Two Years
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The courses required to graduate from MCG comprise a core curriculum divided into six categories (A-F). Options for completing these prerequisites for transfer to MCG:
| A. Essential Skills |
9 semester hours |
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| English Composition I |
3 hours |
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| English Composition II |
3 hours |
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| (literature-based) |
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College Algebra, Mathematical Modeling,
Trigonometry, Pre-calculus or Calculus |
3 hours |
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| B. Institutional Options** |
4-5 semester hours |
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Introduction to Computers
Critical Thinking
Creative Writing
Ethics
Health and Wellness
Statistics
Economics
Speech
Medical Terminology
Any approved guided elective from Area F |
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| C. Humanities and Fine Arts** |
6 semester hours |
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Ethics
Foreign Language
Speech, Oral Communications
Literature
Philosophy
Drama, Art or Music Appreciation
Logic
Electives in Humanities and Fine Arts
Religion |
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| D. Science, Mathematics and Technology |
10-11 semester hours |
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| One eight-hour laboratory course sequence in chemistry or physics and an additional course in science, mathematics or technology. |
| E. Social Science** |
12 semester hours |
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U.S. History
U.S. Government
Other History
Economics
Psychology
Sociology
Anthropology
Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
Lower-division electives in Psychology and Sociology |
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| F. Courses Appropriate to the Major |
18 semester hours |
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| Anatomy and Physiology I and II w/labs |
8 hours |
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Chemistry or Physics w/lab*
(whichever was not taken as a sequence in Area D) |
4 hours |
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| Computers |
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Guided electives
Statistics, Precalculus and other Math, Science, Business/Management,
Education, Health Professions, Developmental Psychology, Speech. |
6-10 hours |
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* If this is taken in another area of the core, the hours would be taken in additional guided electives.
** If a student planning to transfer to MCG from another school in the University System of Georgia has completed this area with courses taken there or at another institution from which MCG accepts transfer credit, MCG will accept the area as satisfied. A student planning to transfer from a school not in the University System of Georgia should choose from the list of courses.
Estimated Tuition and Fees
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For estimated tuition and fees, please see the Tuition and Fees section of this catalog.
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