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 Ohio colleges that offer nuclear medicine degrees.

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The University of Findlay

1000 North Main Street, Findlay, OH

UF is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Findlay, OH, in a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Church of God affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at UF exceeds 5,400 per year.

Areas of study available at UF include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Agriculture Operations
• Engineering Technology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score between 1500 - 1800, or an ACT composite score in a range of 21 - 27. This school has an acceptance rate of about 69% of which only 34% decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at findlay.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $31,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is around $5,000 per year. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at UF through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.findlay.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Nuclear Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Findlay has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

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