Nuclear Medicine Technology

In cooperation with Vanderbilt University, Austin Peay State University offers a 12-month training program in clinical nuclear medicine technology. Students complete the first three years study at APSU and, upon acceptance to the program, complete the fourth year of their Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology through Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Graduates of the program receive a certificate from the Division of Allied Health at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and are eligible to take the national certification exam.

For more information on the program, click here.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

DEGREE EARNED
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology

PREREQUISITES

SUGGESTED COURSE OF STUDY

See Dr. Thompson for 4-year plan or 2024 undergraduate bulletin

Nuclear Medicine is a 3+1 program with Vanderbilt. Core courses include the University common core plus Math 1730, physics 2010, 2011, 2020, 2021, Chem 1010, 1011, 1020, 1021, RLTN 2050 and selected upper division courses. The program admission is by application only. 

 ADMISSION
Based on scholastic background, personal evaluations and motivation; grade-point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required.  Must be eligible for B.S. in Radiologic Technology upon completion of the program.  A minimum of a C in all core courses.

PROGRAM LENGTH
12-month training program

APPLICATION
The deadline for application submission is March 15. For more information and to apply online, click here. 
 
TUITION
The 2020-2021 estimated cost of attendance to Vanderbilt’s program $8,729. Additionally, students must be enrolled at APSU.