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Nuclear Medicine Admission Requirements
In addition to UMMC admission standards and general SHRP admission requirements, candidates seeking admission to the Nuclear Medicine Technology program must:
- Hold R.T.(R)(ARRT) certification by the deadline for program's course registration;
- Have earned a bachelor of science degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning;
- Have completed all courses within a radiography program with a grade of C or better;
- Have successfully completed (a grade of C or better) Anatomy and Physiology with Lab (2 courses), Chemistry with Lab (1 course), and General Physics (1 course) or Radiologic Physics completed within an accredited Radiologic Sciences program;
- Have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale;
- Successfully complete a background check at time of registration.
- Provide three (3) letters of recommendation:
- One (1) from current or past radiologic sciences program director
- One (1) from current radiologic sciences clinical coordinator, if student; or supervisor, if employed
- One (1) from a member of the community
- Provide documentation of a minimum of 8 hours of observation in a nuclear medicine department;
- Have current CPR certification by the deadline for program's course registration; and
- Complete an interview.
Any questions related to a submitted application or receipt of support documentation should be directed to the program admissions counselor:
- Office of Enrollment Management
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 N. State St.
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
(601) 984-1080
Fax: (601) 984-1079
*Note. The GRE is no longer required for students applying for the Summer 2024 term or later.