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Health Sciences (Nuclear Medicine Technology) (BHSc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Diagnose and treat with nuclear medicine technologies. 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.

Faculty: Health  |  Department: School of Health Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

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 CAMRT professional examinations .

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum overall average: 75% Academic English 12: Minimum 70% Academic Math 12: Minimum 70% Academic Physics 12: Minimum 70% Academic Chemistry 12: Minimum 70% One additional academic subject This program may employ a competitive average for admission purposes; meeting minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission. One seat in the Nuclear Medicine Technology program is reserved for residents from each of PEI, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Priority for all other seats will be given to qualified Nova Scotia residents. 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.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.

September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.

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