Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences with a Major in Nuclear Medicine Technology with Certification
Nuclear Medicine Technology combines chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer technology, and medicine in using radioactivity to diagnose and treat disease. Individuals who are certified NMT's working in the profession may advance their careers by attaining a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences. This degree may qualify NMT's to work in management, research, and corporate settings.
The Department of Medical Laboratory, Imaging, and Radiologic Sciences is a flexible pathway into the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree program for NMT's certified as ARRT(N) or CNMT. Classes are offered in a convenient online format, and advanced clinical education can be achieved in your work setting.
The BSRS/NMT post-certification degree completion program offers advanced coursework in computed tomography, positron emission tomography, healthcare management, research, and sectional anatomy, as well as preparation for certification in advanced cardiac life support. The program provides credentialed technologists - AART(N) or CNMT - with enhanced expertise and facilitates upward career mobility. The curriculum is innovative and geared to the changing practice environment.
Campus & Program Delivery
We offer the NMT program on both the main campus in Augusta, GA and web-based/on-line in the Greater Atlanta area.
Clinical sites in the Greater Atlanta and Athens areas, but may include clinics in West Georgia and North Georgia as available.
Application Deadlines
Summer Entry: January 1
Prerequisite liberal arts (core) courses do not have to be complete before applying to the program. These courses must be complete before the program begins in the fall.
All required application materials and documents must be received in order for an application to be considered complete and before an admission decision can be made. Applications and supporting materials received after the program deadline will only be considered on a space-available basis.
Early submission of all application materials is strongly advised.
Application Process
Application Submission
Applications and references are submitted via the GAFuture's online systems. Completed applications will be transferred from GAFuture's systems to Augusta University’s Office of Academic Admissions (OAA) for processing into the Augusta University electronic applicant database system. Programs will have access to applicant’s files and documents only after OAA has officially processed them into the Augusta University electronic applicant database system.
Application materials and documents (e.g. transcripts, references,transcript evaluations, etc) are submitted directly to and processed through Augusta University’s OAA:
Augusta University
The Office of Academic Admissions
1120 15th Street, Benet House
Augusta, GA 30912
Check Status
Applicants can monitor OAA’s receipt and processing of their application and application documents into the Augusta University system using the online status check. Application decisions will not be made until all official documents have been received and processed into the Augusta University’s electronic applicant database system by Augusta University’s OAA.
Application Review
The program/academic college for which you are applying will review your application and supporting documents. Interviews will be scheduled and considered, as applicable to individual programs. Taken together, the whole of your application should demonstrate substantial preparation for study in the field for which you are seeking admittance.
Decision Notification
Upon evaluation the program/academic college will determine an official decision for your admittance. Official notice of your admission can only come via notification from Augusta University’s Office of Academic Admission.
Next Steps After Acceptance
Upon acceptance, please submit your Admissions Acceptance Contract and official final transcripts, if necessary to the address below or electronically to admissions@augusta.edu.
Augusta University
The Office of Academic Admissions
1120 15th Street, Benet House
Augusta, Georgia 30912
Completed Online Application
Application Fee: $55
GPA: Minimum GPA requirement is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and math/science GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The overall GPA is calculated on all attempted academic courses, including repeated courses, and on completion of the required core . Multiple attempts of courses are all calculated in the GPA.
Please note that Augusta University does not use a plus/minus grading system. For the admissions process, applicants' GPAs are re-calculated to align with the grading system at Augusta University.
Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended. Only in the case of transcripts from international colleges/universities will an official course-by-course transcript evaluation be accepted in lieu of an official transcript. Official transcripts should be sent to Augusta University's Office of Academic Admissions. To remain official, all transcripts must remain in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the Registrar's office of the issuing institution. Alternatively, Augusta University will accept official electronic transcripts from the registrar's office at your prior institution. Electronic transcripts should be directed to admissions@augusta.edu.
Transcript/Credential Evaluation of Foreign Transcripts: An official, professional course-by-course evaluation based on official transcripts and documents is required for all foreign educational transcripts and documents from one of the following three credentials evaluation services: Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE). Silny and WES are recommended. Official transcript evaluations based on unofficial transcripts, documents or copies will not fulfill this requirement. International Students
References: Recommendations from two individuals are required. References should be individuals (usually college professors) qualified to assess your prior academic, employment, artistic, research and/or clinical experience and qualifications (as applicable) as well as the applicant’s potential, as an undergraduate student in the field/program selected. Undergraduate reference forms and letters must be submitted online only. Applicants list names and provide contact information for two individuals as references during the online application process. Once the application is received by our office, each reference will receive an email directing them to complete the online reference form. The completed reference form will then be forwarded to the Office of Academic Admissions via the online application system, XAP. Please note: Reference forms will be sent electronically to your selected individuals once your application has been received by the university (usually the following business day). Please be sure to allow enough time for reference forms to be sent AND returned. Applications submitted the last week of the application deadline may not allow enough time for this process.
Standardized Tests:
Proof of Lawful Presence: In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.1.6, all applicants for admission to Augusta University are required to provide validation of lawful presence in the United States. Acceptance to the Augusta University is conditional until lawful presence is verified. ALL applicants who are U.S. Citizens must submit documentation that verifies his/her lawful presence in the United States at time of application to admissions@augusta.edu.
NOTE: While every effort is made to maintain this information as current, it may be subject to change. Please check with Augusta University's Office of Academic Admission for recent updates.
NOTE: Applications deferred to another semester are subject to all admission requirements and program requirements in effect for the semester to which they are deferred.
Program-Specific Requirements
Completion of the following course prerequisites.
Personal Interview: Interviews by invitation only. Applicants will be selected for an interview based on an initial review of submitted application materials. Selected applicants will be notified directly by the department.
Proof of certification or registration: in Nuclear Medicine Technology - CNMT or AART(N)
Courses to transfer for 30 hours credit for professional certification:
Wellness Requirement: All undergraduate transfer students, regardless of major, with less than 60 hours of transfer credit by the start of the program will be required to take WELL 1000: Wellness and two (2) activity courses. If a transfer student believes she/he has taken comparable coursework elsewhere and transfer credit is not awarded, the applicant may petition the Chair of the Department of Kinesiology to review and award potential credit. All undergraduate transfer students, regardless of major, with more than 60 hours of transfer credit are exempt from WELL 1000: Wellness and two (2) activity courses.
CPR and First Aid: You must have current CPR and First Aid certification cards before the start of the program. We do not accept certifications from online courses.
NOTE: We require that all students have BOTH of the following certifications from the American Heart Association:
NOTE: We will only accept the certifications listed above from the American Heart Association
If you would like information on this program, please visit the College of Allied Health Sciences website.