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Department of Imaging and Radiation Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Program

About the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Program

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences program prepares students for careers in diagnostic imaging using radioactive materials. The curriculum combines online classroom instruction with in-person clinical training. Graduates will gain expertise in imaging techniques, patient care, and radiation safety, qualifying them to work in hospitals, clinics, and research facilities.

Mission of the Program

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Program is to enable the student to confidently possess the knowledge and skills necessary to safely perform a wide variety of clinical procedures, effectively communicate with patients with competent skills in radiopharmaceutical dosage, calculation and administration, the operation of imaging devices and operation of radiation detection monitoring devices.

Vision of the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Program will lead the state in nuclear medicine education through a comprehensive curriculum and high-quality clinical experiences while ensuring graduates embrace collaborative, inclusive, and patient- and family-centered health care for all. 

Strategy of the Program

Our program is designed to develop competent and compassionate nuclear medicine technologists who provide the highest quality of care to diverse patients. We achieve this through the following:

  • Broad Clinical Rotations: Providing students with clinical education in a variety of settings and facilities, preparing them for diverse patient populations.
  • Small Class Sizes: Personalized attention fosters deep learning and strong bonds between classmates.
  • Student-Centered Approach: Faculty dedicated to helping students excel in the classroom and clinical settings through individualized approaches to teaching and learning.

Goals of the Program

Our program is dedicated to achieving all our student success goals. Learn more about them on our Goals and Competencies page.

Educational Objectives of the Program

Our program’s educational objectives are detailed in our core competencies. Learn more about them on our Goals and Competencies page.

Features of the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Program is a full-time online program that begins each fall semester and continues through the following spring and summer semesters.

The program consists of 80 semester credits of prerequisite coursework and 40 semester credits in the program for a total of semester 120 credits. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences.

The “classroom courses” are conducted via distance education using Blackboard by faculty at UAMS. Clinical education is conducted at a variety of clinical affiliates.

Clinical Affiliates

The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Program partners with several clinical affiliate sites to provide students with diverse clinical experiences.

Below are the current clinical affiliates by state. The number and location of clinical affiliates may change at any time.

Arkansas

The clinical affiliates in Conway, Arkansas, include the following:

  • Conway Regional Health System

The clinical affiliates in Fayetteville, Arkansas, include the following:

  • Cardinal Health — Nuclear Pharmacy Services
  • Washington Regional Medical Center

The clinical affiliates in Fort Smith, Arkansas, include the following:

  • Baptist Health-Fort Smith

The clinical affiliates in Jonesboro, Arkansas, include the following:

  • NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital
  • Red River Pharmacy of Jonesboro
  • St. Bernards Medical Center

The clinical affiliates in Little Rock, Arkansas, include the following:

  • Arkansas Children’s Hospital
  • Cardinal Health — Nuclear Pharmacy Services
  • CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic – Little Rock, AR – Kanis
  • John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans’ Hospital
  • CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
  • UAMS Medical Center

The clinical affiliates in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, include the following:

  • Jefferson Regional Medical Center

The clinical affiliates in Rogers, Arkansas, include the following:

  • Highlands Oncology — Positron Emission Tomography Services
  • Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas

The clinical affiliates in Springdale, Arkansas, include the following:

  • Highlands Oncology — Positron Emission Tomography Services

Alabama

The clinical affiliates in Mobile, Alabama, include the following:

  • IonSouth Nuclear Pharmacy
  • Mobile Molecular Imaging
  • Springhill Medical Center

Louisiana

The clinical affiliates in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, include the following:

  • Ochsner Medical Center
  • Ochsner Medical Complex – The Grove
  • Cardinal Health — Nuclear Pharmacy Services

The clinical affiliates in Shreveport, Louisiana, include the following:

  • Cardinal Health — Nuclear Pharmacy Services
  • Center for Molecular Imaging and Therapy 
  • Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana
  • Overton Brooks VA Medical Center

Nebraska

The clinical affiliates in Omaha, Nebraska, include the following:

  • Bellevue Medical Center
  • Cardinal Health — Nuclear Pharmacy Services
  • Children’s Nebraska
  • Nebraska Medicine Omaha

Oklahoma

The clinical affiliates in Tulsa, Oklahoma, include the following:

  • Ascension St. John Medical Center
  • Cardinal Health — Nuclear Pharmacy Services
  • Saint Francis Health System

Texas

The clinical affiliates in Dallas, Texas, include the following:

  • Cardinal Health — Nuclear Pharmacy Services
  • Baylor Scott & White Cardiology Consultants of Texas
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center — Plano
  • Children’s Medical Center Dallas
  • UT Southwestern Clinical Ancillary Services Clinic
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center — Positron Emission Tomography Services
  • VA North Texas Health Care System

The clinical affiliates in Tyler, Texas, include the following:

  • CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center — Longview
  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital — Tyler
  • Longview Regional Medical Center
  • NuTech Inc. — Radiopharmacy Services
  • UT Health East Texas Cardiac Plaza
  • UT Health Tyler
  • UT Tyler Health Science Center

Typical Course Schedule

Our program follows a rigorous schedule with classes and clinic rotations occurring Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This structure fosters adequate classroom and clinical time to ensure students develop a deep understanding of the knowledge and skills required for their future roles as nuclear medicine technologists.

Program Enrollment

Beginning in each fall semester, the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Program admits up to 40 students from Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.

Degree, Licensure and Certification

A Bachelor of Science in nuclear medicine imaging sciences is awarded upon successful completion of the UAMS Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Program.

Graduates of the degree program are eligible to apply for certification examinations given by the Nuclear Medicine Technologists Certification Board or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Successful completion of the degree program does not itself ensure certification or registration. Each student is responsible for familiarizing themselves with the applicable certification, registration and state licensure requirements.

Applicants who are applying to programs leading to licensure in states other than Arkansas must be aware of the various state professional licensure requirements. Please check licensure requirements by state at CareerOneStop.