Bachelor of Nuclear Medicine
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Faculty Website: Faculty of Health Sciences
Department: Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (Radiography)
Programme Level: Undergraduate
Programme Name: Bachelor of Nuclear Medicine
Programme Code: B9M02Q
Medium of Facilitation: Full-Time
NQF Level: 8
NQF Credits: 480
SAQA: 116193
Application Start Date: 1 April 2025
Application End Date: 31 October 2025
Campus: Doornfontein
Contacts: UJ Call Centre 011 559-4555
Email: mylife@uj.ac.za
Duration of Study: 4 Years
Purpose
The purpose of the qualification is to develop a competent professional nuclear medicine technologist who has thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills required for Nuclear Medicine Technology and who has gained experience in the application of such knowledge and skills in accredited workplaces. Successful completion of this qualification will entitle the student to register with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Career Opportunities
Practitioners use small amounts of radioactive substances (radio-nuclides) to diagnose and treat diseases.
Admission Requirements
Minimum APS of 31, English 5 (60%+), Mathematics 4 (50%+), Physical Sciences 4 (50%) and Life Sciences 5 (60%+).
Selection Process
Selection will be based on: academic merit and a clinical placement in a training site accredited by the Health Professional Council of South Africa.
Mathematical Literacy is not accepted.
More Information
https://www.uj.ac.za/admission-aid/undergraduate/
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