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Nuclear Medicine Technology

University of Iowa

Bachelor's DegreeAcademic

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Accepted students enter the professional program, the nuclear medicine technology major, and the Carver College of Medicine the following fall semester.

Credits

120 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Iowa

    Iowa

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

ScienceCritical ThinkingMonitoringReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningWritingMathematics

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyPhysicsMathematicsEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and Security

Abilities

Problem SensitivityWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityMathematical ReasoningNear Vision

Tasks

  • Design or develop nuclear equipment, such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, or associated instr
  • Monitor nuclear facility operations to identify any design, construction, or operation practices tha
  • Initiate corrective actions or order plant shutdowns in emergency situations.
  • Recommend preventive measures to be taken in handling nuclear technology based on data obtained from operations monitoring, systematic analysis, or evaluation of test results.

Technology

Analytical or scientific softwareObject or component oriented development softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareDesktop publishing softwareDevelopment environment software

Tools

Anticontamination clothingDesktop computersFace masksNuclear wireline logging instrumentsPersonal computersReactivity computer systemsRespirators

Work Values

AchievementRecognitionSupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Match confidence: medium17-2161.00Nuclear Engineerstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Nuclear reactor cores, power plant systems, and fuel reprocessing configurations — design and oversee autonomously across full project lifecycles at commercial or research nuclear facilities.
  • Nuclear facility operations — evaluate comprehensively for compliance with NRC safety regulations and internal engineering standards, initiating corrective actions as warranted.
  • Emergency shutdown orders and corrective responses — initiate and lead with full decisional authority in response to plant safety incidents or equipment failures.
  • Accident data and root cause analyses — conduct independently to produce engineering design recommendations that prevent recurrence across nuclear plant systems.
  • Operating and maintenance activities of nuclear power plants — direct cross-functional teams to achieve efficiency targets and sustained regulatory conformance.
  • Construction and operation of nuclear reactors and associated fuel systems — oversee from design authorization through commissioning at a licensed nuclear facility.
  • Operational procedures and technical specifications — author and approve for nuclear plant operation, fuel handling, and radioactive waste disposal in accordance with regulatory frameworks.
  • Complex non-routine nuclear engineering problems — resolve using advanced analytical software, deductive reasoning, and multi-disciplinary technical judgment.
  • Environmental compliance programs for nuclear plant operations — lead and assure through independent audits, corrective action plans, and regulatory agency coordination.
  • Instrumentation, control mechanisms, and safety system designs — evaluate using systems analysis and operations monitoring to optimize performance across reactor facility environments.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
47%
Placement Rate
47%