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ACCEPTANCE RATE

67.30%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

10:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

26

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$15,579

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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 Illinois colleges that offer nuclear medicine degrees.

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Roosevelt University

Also known as Rockford College

5050 E State St, Rockford, IL

Roosevelt University is an independent, non-profit, metropolitan university with two distinct campuses located in downtown Chicago and suburban Schaumburg, Illinois. With a rich history and progressive curricula featuring 126 degree programs, we are committed to the highest standards of academic excellence. Our award-winning faculty and dedicated staff take pride in pushing Roosevelt’s remarkably diverse students to the limits of achievement, inspiring the transformation of lives and communities through the principles of social justice.

With two campus locations, a flexible course schedule, online courses, and numerous degree options, Roosevelt University offers an education that fits your life, putting your career goals within reach. Our progressive mix of applied study, leadership development, and professional outreach equips graduates with the practical skills needed in today’s competitive job market.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Nuclear Medicine program at Roosevelt University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Rockford College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Roosevelt University may offer services to students like:

  • Online course work available
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Roosevelt University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Basketball (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Track and Field (Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conf)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball