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Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology

To qualify cadres with comprehensive knowledge, professional and research skills that enable them to meet the latest standards of the nuclear medicine technology profession for the development of health care and community services.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

The program prepares specialized graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills in the field of nuclear medicine technologies. It enhances their professional, communication, and leadership skills. It also empowers students to effectively contribute to promoting health and radiation safety in the community. The program also provides them with the necessary research skills to conduct research to develop the field of nuclear medicine technologies.

Career opportunities

Nuclear Medicine technologist, Radio pharmacist, Radiation Safety Officer in government and private hospitals, clinics, primary health centers, universities, educational centers, research institutes, energy, radiation and renewable energy studies centers, and centers for radiation protection and its associations.

Program Information

College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Radiological Sciences
Major Nuclear Medicine Techniques
Academic degree Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Language of instruction English
Duration 5 Years

Program Details

  1. 1-To provide the graduate with the knowledge and skills needed within the field of nuclear medicine technology.
  2. 2-To enhance the graduate’s professional characteristics, communication and leadership skills needed within the field of nuclear medicine technology.
  3. 3-To enable the graduate to contribute effectively in promoting health and radiation safety in the society.
  4. 4-To provide the graduate with the research skills needed to conduct research to develop the field of nuclear medicine technology.
  1. Knowledge and Understanding:
  2. 1- Describe the theoretical principles and safety standards related to the field of nuclear medicine.
  3. 2-Provide an overview of procedures, applications and radioactive drugs associated with the nuclear medicine profession and research.
  4. Skills:
  5. 1-Relate characteristics of vital signs, radiopharmaceuticals and anatomical structures to physiological and pathophysiological processes.
  6. 2-Apply theoretical principles related to the practice of nuclear medicine and research in different contexts.
  7. 3-Demonstrate analytical thinking, problem-solving ability and effective communication in the processing of different procedures.
  8. Values:
  9. 1-Demonstrate leadership and ethical and professional behavior in different teams and settings.
  10. 2-Compliance with occupational safety and patient safety rules when dealing with radiation sources.
  1. 1-Knowledgeable of the basic concepts, theories and principles associated with the field of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
  2. 2-Capable to use recent technology effectively as well as use the attained theoretical knowledge to perform nuclear medicine diagnostic or therapeutic examinations on a patient in an accurate, safe and timely manner in different contexts.
  3. 3-Critical, innovative and creative in response to different challenges related to nuclear medicine profession.
  4. 4-Adaptable to different environments through self-learning and through participation in learning situations that encourage development of competencies and professional characteristics related to the nuclear medicine profession.
  5. 5-Capable of displaying leadership required for the full use of their intellectual abilities in different environments related to the nuclear medicine practice.
  6. 6-Good listener and a clear communicator when working in health care and when contributing to community service related to the nuclear medicine field.
  7. 7-Capable of complying with “Standards of Professional Performance” and the “Code of Ethics for the Profession of Nuclear Medicine Specialist”.
  8. 8-Responsible in raising awareness in the community about the benefits and harms of radiation used in nuclear medicine procedures.
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One CHEM 104 General Chemistry for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One ENG 131 Academic English for Health Specialties (1) 3 —
Level One HRS 118 Medical Terminology 2 —
Level One MATH 162 Statistics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level One MME 110 Health Profession Skills 3 —
Level Two BDS 100 Introduction to Health Professions and Ethics 2 —
Level Two BIO 105 Human Biology for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Two CPP 100 Fundamentals of Scientific Research 3 —
Level Two ENG 132 Academic English for Health Specialties (2) 3 ENG131OR HFSE104
Level Two PHYS 105 General Physics for Health Specialties 3 —
Level Three HEP 331 Communication Skills for Health Care Professionals 3 —
Level Three HRS 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 —
Level Three HRS 114 Emergency Life Support Techniques 3 —
Level Three RAD 200 Introduction to Radiation Physics 3 —
Level Three RAD 201 Introduction to Radiological Modalities 2 —
Level Four RAD 204 Pathology for Radiology 2 HRS111OR PHS201OR MBS141MOR PHS233OR HRS113OR HPT216OR OCC224OR DHS213OR HRS112OR MBS202OR MBS120
Level Four RAD 205 Human Anatomy for Radiology 3 HRS111OR HRS113OR PHS201OR MBS120OR PHS233OR MBS202OR MBS141MOR MBS241OR HPT216OR OCC224OR DHS213OR HRS112
Level Four RNM 200 Nuclear Medicine Physics (1) 3 RAD200OR RAD211
Level Four RNM 210 Radiopharmacy and Radiochemistry 3 —
Level Four RAD 202 Radiation Biology 2 ( HRS111OR MBS241OR PHS201OR MBS120OR PHS233OR MBS141MOR HPT216OR OCC224OR HRS113OR HRS112OR DHS213 )AND ( RAD200OR RAD211 )
Level Four RAD 203 Computed Tomography 3 ( RAD200OR RAD211 )AND ( RAD201OR RAD212 )
Level Five RNM 316 Pharmacy and in Vivo Procedures 3 RNM210OR RNM222
Level Five RNM 320 Patient Care and Management in Nuclear Medicine 3 —
Level Five RNM 330 Basic Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic Procedures (1) 4 RNM210OR RNM222
Level Five RNM 340 Cross-Sectional Anatomy for Medical Imaging 3 RAD205OR HRS113
Level Five RNM 301 Nuclear Medicine Physics (2) 3 RNM200OR RNM221
Level Six HRS 116 Biostatistics 3 —
Level Six RNM 302 Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation 2 RNM301OR RNM312
Level Six RNM 303 Radiation Safety and Dosimetry in Nuclear Medicine 3 RNM301OR RNM312
Level Six RNM 331 Basic Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic Procedures (2) 4 RNM330OR RNM311
Level Six RNM 341 Computer Applications and Image Processing 3 —
Level Seven RNM 442 Image Interpretation 2 RNM331OR RNM322
Level Seven RNM 480 Research Methods and Research Project (1) 2 HRS116OR DHS214OR MaSc264OR MaSc265
Level Seven RNM 426 Radiotherapeutic Procedures in Nuclear Medicine 3 —
Level Seven RNM 432 Clinical Practicum-Diagnostic 2 RNM331OR RNM322
Level Seven RNM 433 Advanced Nuclear Medicine Clinical Procedures (1) 4 RNM331OR RNM322
Level Eight HEP 332 Professionalism and Ethics in Health Care Practices 2 —
Level Eight RNM 404 Nuclear Medicine Quality Control 3 RNM302OR RNM321
Level Eight RNM 427 Clinical Practicum-Therapeutic 2 RNM426OR RNM323
Level Eight RNM 434 Advanced Nuclear Medicine Clinical Procedures (2) 4 RNM433OR RNM413
Level Eight RNM 481 Research Methods and Research Project (2) 2 RNM480OR RNM411
Level Nine RNM 590 Internship in Nuclear Medicine Technology 0 RNM481AND RNM427AND RNM434

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
RNM 444 Medical Imaging Informatics and PACS in Nuclear Medicine 3
RNM 417 PET Radiopharmacy and Radiochemistry 3
RNM 435 Cardiac Stress Testing 3
RNM 443 Molecular and Hybrid Imaging 3

Academic Credits