Specialty Imaging: Nuclear Medicine

 PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Ozarks Tech is developing a Nuclear Medicine program, expected to begin in Fall 2026. Nuclear medicine technologists use radioactive materials and imaging equipment to help doctors see how organs and tissues are working.

This page shares early information so interested students can review prerequisites and prepare ahead of time. Final program details will be available once the program receives approval and accreditation.

Michelle Masingill, M.Ed., BSRT(R), RDMS, RVT

Program Director

[email protected]

Degree Requirement

 Applicants must hold at least an associate’s degree in any area of study.

GPA Requirement

An overall GPA of 2.75 or higher is required.

Shadowing Requirement

Applicants must complete 8 hours of job shadowing in a hospital or outpatient nuclear medicine setting. A signed job shadowing form must be submitted with the application.

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Coursework

The following prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher:

  • BSC 165 Human Anatomy

  • BSC 205 Human Physiology

  • MTH 128 Contemporary Math (or higher)

  • PHY 105 Introduction to Physics

  • HSC 120 Medical Terminology

  • ENG 101 Composition I, or ENG 100 Composition I with Support, or COM 100 Introduction to Communication

Special Notes

  • If you already hold a degree in radiography or another imaging field (such as sonography), you may have already met these prerequisites.

  • If you do not hold an imaging degree, you must complete the above courses before applying. Science courses must have been completed within the last 5 years.

Application Process

Any student whose first language is not English, must document their English language proficiency by completing a TOEFL test. This requires a minimum TOEFL iBT passing score of 81, with a minimum speaking score of 24.

Program will waive TOEFL requirement if student has already obtained a bachelor’s degree from a US regionally accredited University

  • The Nuclear Medicine program accepts one cohort per year, beginning in August (Fall semester).

  • The application deadline is July 1 each year.

  • This is a selective admission program. There is no interview, but a candidate selection process is used to choose applicants.

  • Applicants must apply to Ozarks Tech and submit a separate Nuclear Medicine program application.

  • Admissions decisions are based on completion of prerequisites, GPA, and other eligibility requirements.

  • The program does not keep a waiting list; students who are not admitted must reapply in the next cycle.

Application Deadline

Applications will close July 1st, 2026. 

Applications are not open at this time, as this program is still in the planning phase. This section is for reference only.

Accreditation

The program has applied for recognition with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Once approved, graduates will be eligible to sit for the ARRT Nuclear Medicine certification exam. 
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Certificate

Nuclear Medicine

Hold an associate’s degree (any field) and want to meet the prerequisites to qualify for the ARRT Nuclear Medicine registry.

41 credit hours
(3 semesters)

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Nuclear Medicine Technology Certificate

Certificate: 41 Hours 

Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses radioactive tracers (radiopharmaceuticals) to assess bodily functions and to diagnose and treat disease.  The nuclear medicine technologist prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients, positions them for images and operates the cameras and computers to produce the images and analyze the data for diagnostic interpretation.

The nuclear medicine program is a selective admission program. A separate application process is required for acceptance into this program. The Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) certificate program is intended for students who possess an associate or bachelor's degree in any field. Students with degrees outside of healthcare-related disciplines may need to complete additional science courses to apply. Upon acceptance, the students may take the "program-specific courses."  Graduates receive a Certificate of Achievement designed to prepare them for the national certification exam of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine.

A grade of "C" or better is required for nuclear medicine program required courses.

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*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.

**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.