Curriculum Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Program curriculum consists of 80 semester credits of prerequisite coursework and 40 semester credits in the program for a total of semester 120 credits.
Degree Plan
The following 40 credits are required in the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Program.
Fall Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ISHP 31031 | Legal and Ethical Issues for Allied Health Professionals | 1 |
| NMIS 41151 | Radiopharmacy I | 1 |
| NMIS 41161 | Journal Review and Research Methods | 1 |
| NMIS 42102 | Introduction to Nuclear Medicine | 2 |
| NMIS 42132 | Nuclear Physics | 2 |
| NMIS 42142 | Instrumentation I | 2 |
| NMIS 43103 | Clinical Procedures and Diagnosis I | 3 |
| NMIS 45175 | Clinical Internship I | 5 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
Spring Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ISHP 31041 | Health Care Management Issues for Allied Health Professionals | 1 |
| NMIS 42202 | Health Physics | 2 |
| NMIS 42232 | Instrumentation II | 2 |
| NMIS 42242 | Radiation Biology | 2 |
| NMIS 42252 | Radiopharmacy II | 2 |
| NMIS 43203 | Clinical Procedures and Diagnosis II | 3 |
| NMIS 45245 | Clinical Internship II | 5 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
Summer Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NMIS 42402 | CT Physics and Instrumentation | 2 |
| NMIS 45375 | Clinical Internship III | 4 |
| Total Hours | 6 |
Curriculum Summary
| Semester | Hours |
|---|---|
| Fall | 17 |
| Spring | 17 |
| Summer | 6 |
| Total Program Hours | 40 |
Course Completion Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements to complete each course in the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Program.
- All professional courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher for progression to the next semester and for graduation.
Interprofessional Education
All students in the UAMS College of Health Professions must complete all Interprofessional Education activities.
Program Completion Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements to complete the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences Program.
- Pass all required courses in the program with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Earned all 15 clinical competencies.
- Complete Interprofessional Education requirements
Textbooks
The list of required textbooks is published on the UAMS Bookstore website in compliance with Arkansas Code Annotated section 6-60-601.