Nuclear Medicine Degree

Nuclear medicine is a field of study focused on the use of radioactive substances to help diagnose and treat diseases. Nuclear medicine uses sophisticated technology to capture the radiation that emits from a body versus analyzing radiation coming from an external source like an X-ray. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer nuclear medicine degrees.

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Adventist University of Health Sciences

Also known as Florida Hospital College

4202 W Spruce, Tampa, FL

Adventist University of Health Sciences (ADU) is a Seventh-day Adventist institution specializing in healthcare education. The University’s guiding philosophy is “based on the idea that true wellness is not achieved through medical care alone, but through healing relationships that speak to peoples' minds, bodies, and souls.”

 Located near downtown Orlando, ADU sits next to Florida Hospital and specializes in allied health and nursing education.  Degree programs include:

• Nursing
• Radiography
• Radiologic Sciences
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography (general or cardiovascular ultrasound)
• Nuclear Medicine
• Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Professional Studies
• Biomedical Science

ADU also has certification programs in diagnostic medical sonography, cardiovascular interventional technology, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, mammography, and nuclear medicine.

On top of studies, Campus Ministries offers students Christian educational experiences including: assembly programs, music, and drama. Students also have access to the Florida Hospital Seventh-day Adventist Church, which is a short walk from campus.

ADU offers free tutoring for all students in general education and nursing programs as well as professional programs—Sonography, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Nurse Anesthesia, and Occupational Therapy. They also offer confidential counseling to promote prevention, early detection, and treatment of undiagnosed mental disorders and addictions.

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Visit this page (http://www.adu.edu/financial-information/cost-information/undergraduate-fees-and-expenses-2013-2014) for Undergraduate fees and expenses for the 2013-2013 school year.

Students Enrolled in the Nuclear Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Adventist University of Health Sciences offers a bachelor's degree program in nuclear medicine.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Description

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, nuclear medicine technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $76840

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).