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A nuclear medicine technologist is a highly specialized profession with the primary focus on how the body functions in order to help in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases. They prepare and administer small amounts of radioactive substances known as “Radiopharmaceuticals” along with other medications and treatments. The main responsibility of the Nuclear Medicine Technologists is to create the internal images of the human body organs by using radioactive drugs called radiopharmaceuticals.

Yes , The students of B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology can also be hired as Nuclear Medicine Technologists.

The basic eligibility criteria to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology:

1. The aspiring candidates should have cleared 10+2 examinations in physics, chemistry, biology, and English with Biology or Mathematics as optional subjects with at least 45% to 50% marks and should have passed out from the recognized institution or board.
2. Few reputed institutes conduct entrance examination for the admission as well.

The Master of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology is a two-year full-time program and the basic eligibility criteria to pursue a Master of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology:

The student should hold a BSc degree in Nuclear Medicine or Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Radio-diagnosis/Radiotherapy/Life sciences with Physics as a subject from a recognized university/institute.

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