Nuclear Medicine Technology Track, Medical Imaging, BS

The program leading to the bachelor of science degree in Medical Imaging is designed to prepare students for admission into an IUP affiliate institution focused on one of three tracks: Nuclear Medicine Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound), or Echocardiography. This program is a 3+1 whereby the student spends the first three years at IUP taking the required math/science and liberal studies courses and then a year at an affiliate where they earn a certificate in one of the specialty diagnostic imaging programs. All of the coursework at IUP is preparatory towards the final year and the requirements by the Medical Imaging profession. A “C” or better in the following courses is required: MATH 105 , CHEM 101 , ENGL 101 , PHYS 111 , BIOL 150 , and ENGL 310  or BCOM 321 . Acceptance at an affiliate school is contingent upon the student meeting the academic program requirements. At the end of their senior year, upon successful completion of the certificate program at an articulated clinical affiliate accredited within the specific discipline, IUP will grant 32 credits that will be applied to the student’s transcript and the bachelor’s degree in the Diagnostic Imaging track will be conferred.

Nuclear Medicine Technology is a medical specialty in which allied health care professionals, under the direction of a nuclear medicine physician, use radioactive materials in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. They are responsible for patient education and preparation regarding the nuclear medicine procedures, administration of radio-pharmaceuticals, performing complex computer imaging studies, and radiation safety procedures for both patients and staff. The nuclear medicine technologist’s skills complement those of the nuclear medicine physician.

Students are admitted to the Medical Imaging major as freshmen into any of the three tracks. Transfer students and those with a previous degree may also be admitted into one of the tracks. Students must meet specific academic requirements to be considered for admission to the affiliate Medical Imaging track. Admission is competitive; IUP cannot guarantee admission. Information regarding academic requirements and other special requirements for the clinical year is available in the department’s office.

The Nuclear Medicine Technology program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Echocardiography Programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.