About Nuclear Medicine Technology - Bachelor Of Science (b.s.) in Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

The graduate nuclear medicine technologist is qualified to provide patient diagnostic and therapeutic services using ionizing radiation in the form of gamma rays, X rays, and beta particles. These radiations emanate from radioactive materials. Nuclear medicine technologists perform patient organ imaging and counting procedures, and some therapeutic applications of radioactive materials. Effective nuclear medicine technologists use principles of radiation protection as they prepare and administer radioactive materials for a variety of examinations. They are capable of performing quality control procedures on the instrumentation and radioactive materials. Nuclear medicine technologists also assist physicians in clinical procedures, give intravenous injections, draw blood, assess the technical quality of the studies, and provide basic patient care. The nuclear medicine technologist must function as a member of the health care team.

​​​Academic qualification equivalents

• students should hold the Standard XII with 50% or above.

English language requirements (one of the below):

Students who are admitted with TOEFL iBT of 60-94 or IELTS of 5.5-6.5 will take the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) placement test. Admitted students with Duolingo scores will also be required to take the EAP placement test. Depending on your EAP test results, you may take EAP courses at the same time as your academic major courses for one or two semesters. Your letter of admission will indicate if you are required to take this test.

Indiana University Tuition Fees

Indiana University-Purdue University Cost of Attendance

Before applying for admission in a foreign country, applicants should always prepare their funds ahead of time. An anticipated budget for overseas students wishing to study in the United States has been computed below for all international aspirants hoping to enrol at the institute.