Nuclear medicine technologists are responsible for preparing and administering radioactive substances, called radiopharmaceuticals, to evaluate the function of an organ or body system to diagnose and/or treat disease. On this Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) degree, students will learn from award-winning teachers and gain practical experience during 1,750 hours of clinical placement, complemented by an in-depth theoretical component. High achieving students may be considered for the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Nuclear Medicine) program in the third year. This program is for students of the University of South Australia studying in the Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine) with a competitive GPA.