For Students Interested in Becoming Radiation Science Technologists
Radiation science is a highly advanced field that requires working in a high-tech environment. Career opportunities include positions in nuclear medicine technology, radiography, radiation therapy and sonography.
A well-rounded background in the biological sciences, chemical sciences, physics, social sciences and humanities will help ensure success in this field. Students should strongly consider having a major of interest to pursue alongside the radiation science technology curriculum.
UNMC’s radiation science technology program requires a minimum of 50 credit hours (60 hours are preferred) of the prerequisites that UNO provides to students. If accepted to UNMC’s program, students would complete the 21 month program there and would receive a Bachelor’s of Science in Radiation Science Technology from UNMC. No grade below “C” will be accepted.
Completion of a radiography program, certification in Radiation Science Technology, and completion of the pre-requisites below (minus the electives) are required for application to the following UNMC programs (this applies to most other institutions as well):
- Cardiovascular interventional technology
- Computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging
- Nuclear medicine technology
- Radiation therapy (add CSCI 1000 to the list below)
- Diagnostic medical sonography