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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer nuclear medicine degrees.

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Mount Aloysius College

Also known as Moravian Theological Seminary

1200 Main St, Bethlehem, PA

Mount Aloysius College provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cresson, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. About a thousand students enroll at Mount Aloysius College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Mount Aloysius College offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Computer And Information Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1190 - 1470 on the SAT and in a range of 16 - 21 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to Mount Aloysius College. Mount Aloysius College admits about 70% of students applying. Of those students admitted, around 39% registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at mtaloy.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $21,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $4,500 per year. Students enrolled at Mount Aloysius College may qualify for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Mount Aloysius College Mounties participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.mtaloy.edu/home/.

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

• Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $73610

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