Health Sciences (Nuclear Medicine Technology) (BHSc)
Use advanced imaging technology and radioactive tracers to help diagnose disease, and graduate from a small, hands-on program ready to work as a nuclear medicine technologist.
Why choose this program?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists combine patient care with technical skill to diagnose and treat a variety of illnesses using radioactive drugs called radiopharmaceuticals. They help patients of all age groups, from newborns to older adults, and work with a variety of specialists as a part of a healthcare team.
As a graduate of 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß’s Nuclear Medicine Technology program, you will be eligible for certification by the and qualified to work anywhere in Canada. We also offer a 2-year post-diploma option designed to meet the needs of practicing Nuclear Medicine Technologists that want to enhance their knowledge and expand career opportunities.
Careers
Nuclear Medicine is at the forefront of modern clinical medicine and technology. As a nuclear medicine technologist, you may work in a variety of settings including hospitals, private clinics, or research institutes. Some alternate career paths in this field include hospital administrator, educator, and technical specialist.
Future studies could include programs at the graduate level in science or health, or specialization in a related field, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Nova Scotia Health’s 2026–2027 new-graduate posting lists $36.88 to $45.21 an hour for nuclear medicine technologists.
What you will learn
As a Nuclear Medicine Technology student, you will take core professional development courses with a concentration on nuclear medicine specific knowledge and skills.  The program curriculum will prepare you to write the .
At 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß, interprofessional collaboration starts in the classroom. Throughout your degree, you will work with students in other health programs to learn from each other, enable effective collaboration and improve patient outcomes.
Sample courses
Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine
Radiation Physics
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Foundations of Health Care PracticeÌý
Nuclear Medicine Clinical Procedures
Cross Sectional Anatomy for Multimodality Imaging
Radio-pharmacy
Health Care EthicsÌý
Cardiac Imaging
Positron Emission Tomography
Culture, Diversity and Health
Computed Tomography Instrumentation and ApplicationsÌý
Pediatric Imaging
Professional Practice in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Critical Research Appraisal and Practices
Non-imaging ProceduresÌý
This degree will prepare you to work professionally, ethically, and collaboratively in our changing health care system, contribute to evidence based decisions, and develop effective communication skills.
Clinical practicums
After Years 1, 2 and 3, you complete a full-time clinical practicum in the summer, lasting 6 to 8 weeks, and Year 3 adds several clinical education courses in clinical settings. Most students train in Atlantic Canada, and some go elsewhere in Canada, depending on site availability. Placement sites can change each year.
Customize your degree
Add a certificate in magnetic resonance imaging to your degree; the classes start after your fourth-year courses. If you are already a certified technologist, you can earn your degree through our online post-diploma option, full-time or part-time.
Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging,Ìý27 credit hours; apply by March 1; minimum GPA of 3.3 and a B+ or higher in Radiation Physics.Ìý
This degree prepares you to practise professionally and ethically in a changing health care system, contribute to evidence-based decisions and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
Minimum overall average: 75%
Academic English 12:ÌýMinimum 70%
Academic Math 12:ÌýMinimum 70%
Academic Physics 12: Minimum 70%
Academic Chemistry 12:ÌýMinimum 70%
One additional academic subject
This program may employ a competitive average for admission purposes; meeting minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission.Ìý
One seat in the Nuclear Medicine Technology program is reserved for residents from each of PEI, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. PriorityÌýfor all other seats will be given to qualified Nova Scotia residents.Ìý If seats remain, residents of other maritime provinces followed by residents across Canada will be considered. Due to residency restrictions and limited capacity, international students are not eligible for admission to this program.
Supplemental information
In addition to completing the 17³Ô¹ÏÍøÔÚÏß application process, you will need to submit the following supplementary documents to be considered for admission to this program. Assessment of your non-academic performance will account for 20% of your overall total application score.
All supplementary information should be attached to theÌý.
For more information about non-academic requirements and the letter of intent, please visit our Health SciencesÌýnon-academic requirements page.
Before applying to this program, it’s important to understand the intellectual, physical and mental demands of a career in nuclear medicine technology. These include:
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment through a wide range of movements (~ 20-30 kg).Ìý
- Ability to lift and position patients of various abilities and sizes.Ìý
- Wearing heavy radiation protective apparel, occasionally for extended periods (~ 2.5-8.5 kg).Ìý
- Fine motor skills to adjust dials/knobs on imaging/medical equipment.
- Visual acuity to view information displayed on film and computer monitors and distinguish fine differences of contrast/brightness and resolution on images.Ìý
- Ability to assess image nuances on colour monitors.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity to produce, dispense and inject radiopharmaceuticals.
- Sitting for significant amounts of time during the day to analyze data on a computer monitor.
- Standing for long periods of time while imaging patients.
- Ability to hear and respond to low voices as well as alarms and buzzers in an equipment noise environment.Ìý
- Stamina to remain physically active and mentally alert for extended periods of time.Ìý
- Encountering sensitive and hazardous materials in working environment including latex gloves, cleaning solutions, and biological/chemically hazardous materials.
- Capacity to work in high pressure and emergency situations.
For more information please visit our Health Sciences non-academic requirements page.
If you have any questions or concerns about these requirements, please contact the School of Health Sciences at health.sciences@dal.ca.
