Admission criteria

• Admission to MU. For information on how to apply to the University of Missouri, visit the Admissions website.
• Completion of general course prerequisites
• Completion of program prerequisite courses
• Completed application packet submitted to the admissions committee, as directed in the instructions
• Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA
• Evidence of interest and knowledge of the field
• Volunteer or observation experiences
• Two recommendation forms
• Personal interview

How to apply

All materials must be received by the Nuclear Medicine Admissions Committee on or before Dec. 1.

1. Meet with an Advisor
   • It’s advisable to meet with a College of Health Sciences advisor first to check your eligibility for acceptance before proceeding with the application.
2. Application Process
   • The application process is a combination of forms online and forms to email.
   • Online Application Form
     • Complete all pages of the Nuclear Medicine Application to the best of your ability. Please be aware of spelling or other errors.
     • The application form will need the following information:
       • Personal Information
       • Academic Background
       • Experience (employment, volunteer, previous academic information, organization memberships, current or past licensures, awards, etc)
       • Reference / Recommendations
       • Observations or job shadowing (minimum of 8 hours) including facility information, dates, and a description of your experience
       • Final Statements
       • Confirm your understanding of the Eligibility for ARRT Certification as listed in Application Information
       • Confirm your understanding and ability to meet the Essential Requirements (Technical Standards) as listed in the Application Information
     • Provide contact information for your two recommenders.
       • Choose two people who are capable of assessing your work and potential to pursue an academic degree. References should include people from at least 2 different categories:
         • Supervisor / employer
         • College professor / TA
         • High School Teacher
         • Organizational Leader or Advisor (e.g. Scout Leader, FBLA advisor, etc.)
         • Athletic Coach
         • Other who has supervised you in a work or academic setting
         • References should not include relatives, family, friends or neighbors
     • If these chosen people are willing to complete a recommendation form for you, enter their information in the application form and they should receive an email with the recommendation form information. If they do not receive an email, you may give them the link directly: https://forms.office.com/r/32jNYrZ2Jq
3. Remaining Application Materials
   • Read the Application Information and follow the instructions carefully. If link does not work, please contact nucmed@health.missouri.edu for the packet information.
     • Submit the Nuclear Medicine (NM) application prior to emailing the remaining materials.
   • Nuclear Medicine Application Checklist. This checklist may be used as a convenient way to track your packet materials. This does not need to be turned in.
   • Letter to the Admissions Committee. Create a letter to support your application materials following the information listed in the Nuclear Medicine Application Information under Letter of Admissions Committee Instructions.
     • This should be submitted in a Word, text or PDF file. We are unable to view Mac “.pages” files.
     • Attach this file along with the Observation form(s) and the academic course list to an email and email it to nucmed@health.missouri.edu
   • Eligibility for ARRT Certification. Read the Eligibility for ARRT Certification. Certification through ARRT may only be taken by those who are eligible. It is important for all applicants to understand the eligibility criteria. This is included in the Application Information as well as the application.
   • Essential Requirements (Technical Standards). Read the Essential Requirements. Applicants should use this to determine if accommodations or modifications are necessary to meet performance levels. This is included in the Application Information as well as the application.
   • Observation Form. Complete 8 hours of observation. Take the Nuclear Medicine Observation Form with you and make sure the supervising technologist(s) signs the form upon completion. Scan or take a good quality photo of this document to add to an email with your Letter to the Admissions Committee and the Academic Course list.
     • If you completed NucMed 1000, attach a scanned copy of your completed observations through this course to fulfill the requirement.
   • Academic Course List. List past, current and future course information and submit in an email to nucmed@health.missouri.edu along with your Letter to the Admissions Committee and Observations.
4. Application Fee. Submit the $40.00 Nuclear Medicine Program application fee.
   • Check or Money Order should be made out to University of Missouri.
     • Include applicant name and degree program in notes.
   • Cash must be exact change. Do not send cash via mail. Make an appointment to drop off cash payment in an envelope with your contact information.
   • Credit/debit card payments may be made via Touchnet.
5. Email all requested application materials as attachments in an email to nucmed@health.missouri.edu.

All application materials are due no later than Dec. 1.
It is highly advisable to schedule an appointment with an advisor in CHS Student Services to check your acceptance eligibility prior to submitting an application. The program director is also available to answer any questions you may have, and appointments can be scheduled as needed.

Accepted student requirements

All accepted students must:

• Provide a current immunization record and update as required;
• Complete a nationwide criminal background check as well as a caregiver screening through Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services using their social security number;
  • Students should be prepared to show their government issued social security card for clinical vetting, if requested to do so.
    • Students who have a valid social security number but do not have their government issued social security card will need to get a replacement through the Social Security Administration.
    • International students who need to obtain a social security number should visit International Student and Scholar Services for information about identification documents.
• Submit to a 14 Panel Drug Test and provide proof of a negative result;
• Obtain certification in BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers through any AHA (American Heart Association) certified course;
  • The Nuclear Medicine program will certify accepted students during the student’s professional phase.
• Purchase lab coats, scrubs and other materials for their classroom and clinical training;
• Have reliable transportation and housing for assigned clinical areas;
• Maintain the required minimum 2.5 GPA per semester as well as cumulative;
• Successfully completely all pre-requisite courses;
• Pass all core courses wutg a grade no lower than a “C”; and
• Follow all rules and regulations in the Nuclear Medicine Policy Manual.