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Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine)

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
The University of Newcastle

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This specialist honours degree prepares you for professional practice in nuclear medicine, where diagnostic imaging supports treatment decisions, particularly in oncology. You’ll build skills in radiopharmaceutical science, advanced imaging techniques, image processing and patient-centred care, supported by extensive clinical placements and access to purpose-built health science facilities. Graduates are trained to work with specialised equipment and radioactive substances in a Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree focused on Medical Imaging.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to register and work as nuclear medicine technologists/scientists, collaborating with patients and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to help diagnose and monitor conditions such as cancer. Career pathways can include nuclear medicine practice, imaging technology roles (e.g., MRI), applications or sales specialist positions, radiopharmaceutical development and production, and research or academic work. This Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree supports careers across Medical Imaging services and related health technology fields.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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February

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Callaghan

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40011

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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Up to A$50,000

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A$10,000

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Up to A$50,000

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