Course Information
The nuclear medicine technology (NMT) program can be completed with three years of classes at UW-L and a one-year internship at an affiliated hospital. A sample schedule for the three years at La Crosse is given below. Please keep in mind that there is a great deal of flexibility in how these courses could be completed.
Since it is a rather full schedule, some students prefer to take an extra semester or two to
complete all of the work. Often this is because the student changed their major to NMT after completing some
work under another major. Sometimes it is because the student wishes to obtain a minor degree in another area
of interest. The most common minors are Chemistry (instead of CHM 250, students should take CHM 300 and CHM 325) and Business Administration.
A few students arrive at UW-L with college credits and/or take a few courses during the summer and/or J-term. These students may be able to finish in less than four years. Students transferring from UW or WTCS campuses can use the UW transfer information system to see how their classes will transfer to UW-L.
The schedule below should be viewed as a rough guide, rather than a strict road map. Since classes sometimes fill quickly, students should approach registration for each coming semester with several alternative schedules in mind. Students should also remember that some of the classes listed below are only offered during a specific semester (they are highlighted in maroon), and most have prerequisites. Note also that SOC 420 and SOC 422 are offered at irregular intervals. Students are strongly encouraged to check with their advisor for future offerings of these classes. A sample schedule in Microsoft Excel format is also available. Free Microsoft Excel viewer software for PC.
| First Year | ||
| Semester One (15 credits) | Credits | |
| CHM 103 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| MTH 150 | College Algebra | 4 |
| HIS 101 | Global Origins of the Modern World | 3 |
| ENG 110 | College Writing I | 3 |
| Semester Two (17 credits) | ||
| CHM 104 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| BIO 105 | General Biology | 4 |
| SOC 110 | The Social World | 3 |
| or | ||
| SOC 120 | Social Problems | |
| CST 110 | Public Oral Communication | 3 |
| Appreciation Course | 2 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Semester One (17 credits) | ||
| CHM 301 | Analytical Chemistry | 5 |
| BIO 312 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| NMT 201 | Introduction to Nuclear Medical Technology | 1 |
| SAH 105 | Analysis of Health, Wellness, and Disease for the Healthcare Consumer | 3 |
| MTH 145 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| Semester Two (16 credits) | ||
| CHM 250 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIO 313 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PHY 125 | Physics for the Life Sciences | 4 |
| Minority Cultures | 3 | |
| Appreciation Course | 2 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Semester One (15 credits) | ||
| PHY 376 | Introduction to Nuclear Science | 2 |
| NMT 314 | Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 2 |
| NMT 395 | Immunology for the Nuclear Medical Technologist | 1 |
| H-P 310 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| SOC 420 | Health Care and Illness | 3 |
| or | ||
| SOC 422 | Death, Grief and Bereavement | |
| CHE 460 | Medical Terminology for Health Education | 1 |
| Elective (optional) | 3 | |
| Semester Two (15 credits) | ||
| CHM 461 | Nuclear Chemistry | 4 |
| BIO 433 | Radiation Biology | 3 |
| International Studies | 3 | |
| Humanistic Studies | 3 | |
| Elective (optional) | 2 | |