Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate

Saint Joseph’s University offers the only Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate of its kind in Central Pennsylvania. This certificate program will provide you with the skills and preparation necessary to become a successful nuclear medicine technologist.

You will learn how to capture diagnostic images of various bodily systems and operate advanced equipment, aiding physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses. Offered in person and online, this 32-credit certificate program can be completed in less than a year.

If you do not have an associate degree or higher and haven’t completed a two-year, post-secondary allied health program, we invite you to explore our Associate Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

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What is Nuclear Medicine Technology?

Nuclear medicine technology is a specialty within radiology that uses radioactive materials to make diagnostic images of nearly every system within the body. It can demonstrate function, whereas many other areas of radiology often show only structure. Nuclear medicine technologists operate highly sophisticated equipment to help doctors diagnose and treat illnesses. Nuclear medicine also provides personalized treatments and therapy.

What Sets Our Nuclear Medicine Tech Certificate Program Apart

Hands-On Learning in the First & Only Learning Space of its Kind in the Lancaster Area
You’ll feel like you’re on the job from day one at Lancaster’s newest and most advanced clinical simulation lab. The Center for Excellence in Practice Simulation Center is a 20,000-square-foot facility made up of 24 rooms, including an intensive care unit and five conference rooms. With simulation-based education, you’ll work with students from other programs in realistic simulations that mirror real-life healthcare settings.

Three Semesters of Clinical Experience Your Second Year
You are guaranteed three semesters of clinical experience at premier locations in Pennsylvania during your second year. You’ll have the opportunity to experience working in clinical settings with expert faculty, helping transfer knowledge and skills from the classroom to in-person patient experiences. You will learn critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving by engaging in realistic scenarios staged in real-world medical environments.

Taught by Experienced Faculty in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Students in the nuclear medicine technology certificate program will learn from and work alongside faculty who have a breadth of experience working in nuclear medicine technology.

Graduate Rate, Certification Exam Pass Rate and Job Placement Rate
Graduate achievement data is an indicator of program effectiveness, demonstrating the extent to which a program achieves its goals. The current report on graduate achievement data, identified by program, is available on the JRCNMT website by clicking on the following link: Graduate Achievement Report

Why Study this Program in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania is home to top-tier hospitals, clinics, research centers and therapy centers seeking nuclear medicine technologists, including:

  • Lancaster General Hospital
  • Penn State Hershey Medical Center
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital
  • Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
  • Meritus Medical Center
  • St. Luke’s University Health Network
  • WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
  • WellSpan York Hospital
  • Cardinal Health
  • UPMC Memorial
  • UPMC Carlisle
  • Tower Health Phoenixville Hospital.

Program Details

  • Explore the required courses and curriculum information for this program, which can be found in Saint Joseph's academic catalog. Please contact us if you have any questions about the program curriculum.

  • Our nuclear medicine technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT).

  • Saint Joseph's University – Lancaster’s tuition structure includes both per-credit tuition and program-specific fees.

    PER-CREDIT TUITION:

    The cost of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate is $683 per credit for the 2024-2025 academic year.

    PROGRAM-SPECIFIC FEES:

    In addition to the per-credit rate, there are also program-specific fees for the following courses:

    • When a student enrolls in NMT 211, they will be responsible for paying a fee totaling $4,185
    • When a student enrolls in NMT 212, they will be responsible for paying a fee totaling $4,185

    For a detailed breakdown and additional information, visit our Tuition & Fees page.

  • Students enrolled in the nuclear medicine technology certificate must complete a total of 960 clinical hours.

What is the Average Salary a Nuclear Medicine Technologist Can Expect to Earn?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary of a nuclear medicine technologist in 2022 is $85,300.

Admission Information

  • You can enroll in this certificate with any bachelor’s degree. No medical background or related experience is required.

    Students must have earned an associate or higher, or be enrolled in one of our 3+1 programs which are with Millersville University, Cedar Crest College, York College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. You  must also have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have received a C or higher in:

    • chemistry with laboratory
    • human anatomy and physiology (two courses, each with a laboratory)
    • mathematics
    • physics
    • written communication

    The GMAT is not required for Saint Joseph’s University certificates. To learn more about the admission process and required materials or ask any questions, please email the admission office.

    1. Apply online.
    2. Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
    3. Submit a personal statement.
    4. Submit resume.
    5. Submit two letters of recommendation.


    Visit our Admission Information page to learn more about admission requirements, key deadlines, additional requirements for international students and how to submit your application.

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. New students may enroll in courses during the fall, spring or summer semesters.

    Start Term:

    • Fall: August 

  • If you are not a United States citizen, you must show proof of permanent resident visa status. Students educated in another country may be admitted if they:

    • Satisfy general admission requirements
    • Earn a minimum of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey

    Students from English-speaking countries may choose to take the SAT or ACT instead of the TOEFL exam. An evaluation of foreign transcripts by the World Education Service or other approved agency is required.

  • Saint Joseph’s is a military-friendly institution and offers assistance and services to veterans and their dependents who are utilizing educational benefits. Benefits include:

    • Chapter 30 Montgomery GI Bill®
    • Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation
    • Chapter 33 Post 911 GI Bill®
    • Chapter 35 Survivors and Dependents Assistance
    • Chapter 1606 National Guard or Reserves
    • Chapter 1607 National Guard or Reserves (REAP) (*if eligible, must be utilized by November 25, 2019)
    • Pennsylvania National Guard Educational Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Federal Tuition Assistance (FTA)

Explore Other Degree Programs

Associate Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Saint Joseph’s University offers the only Associate Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology of its kind in Central Pennsylvania. This associate degree program will provide you with the skills and preparation necessary to become a successful nuclear medicine technologist. You will learn how to take diagnostic images of nearly every system within the body as well as how to operate sophisticated equipment to help doctors diagnose and treat illness. Upon completion of program requirements, you will be eligible to take the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) exam and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam.

Medical Laboratory Science Certificate

Offered at our Philadelphia and Lancaster locations, Saint Joseph’s University’s Medical Laboratory Science Certificate will prepare you for a career performing life-saving tests and analyses in a hospital, clinic, research facility or forensic science lab. Designed for students who hold a college degree, this 46-credit, 12-month certificate program will help you play a critical role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Saint Joseph’s University’s Associate Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is designed for students who do not currently hold a college degree. Upon completion of program requirements, you will be eligible to take the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) examinations in Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI), abdomen (Abdomen) and obstetrics/gynecology (OB/Gyn). As a graduate of the associate program, you will receive the preparation necessary to become an entry level general sonographer or ultrasound technologist in a hospital or outpatient center.

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