Established in 1884, Ferris State University has more than 13,500 undergraduate and graduate students as of 2010. Located in Big Rapids, the school lies approximately 55 miles north of Grand Rapids on an 880-acre campus. The college offers a bachelor of science degree in nuclear medicine, which requires approximately four years to complete and includes courses in management, epidemiology statistics, chemistry, anatomy, physics, algebra, English, nuclear cardiology and management. The curriculum also includes three clinical rotations. Approximately 85 percent of freshmen and 79 percent of continuing students receive some type of financial aid while attending Ferris State, reports the 2009 "Barron's Profiles of American Colleges." As a public university, the school offers reduced tuition rates for Michigan residents.
Ferris State University
200 Ferris Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-591-2319
ferris.edu
Beaumont Hospital at Royal Oak is a 1,065-bed general medical hospital approximately 15 miles northwest of Detroit. Before applying to the hospital's nuclear technology program, students must complete prerequisite coursework at an accredited college or university in a number of subjects, including anatomy, general chemistry, medical terminology, physics and communications or English composition. The program recommends, but does not require, classes in mathematics, ethics and computer science. The School of Nuclear Medical Technology admits 10 students to its certificate program per year, and those who enroll then spend 14 1/2 months completing 1,900 clinical training hours and 400 classroom experience hours. The program does not offer financial aid.
Beaumont Hospital at Royal Oak
3601 West 13 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 47083
248-898-4125
beaumonthospitals.com
Situated in Warren, Macomb Community college is a public institution around 20 miles from Detroit. The college enrolls more than 59,000 students as of 2010 and grants an associate of applied science degree in nuclear medicine technology. Students spend two years in the program, completing classes in a variety of subject, such as communications, anatomy, chemistry, medical terminology, psychology, sociology, physics, speech, instrumentation, disease prevention, religious studies and ethics. The program requires three clinical rotations for graduation. Among the available forms of financial aid for students are federal and state financial grants and loans, work study opportunities, and institutional grants and scholarships. Students who live in Macomb County receive large reductions on tuition, and Michigan residents outside of the county receive small discounts on tuition rates. The college's Career Services Center provides career counseling and job placement assistance for all students.
Macomb Community College
14500 East 12 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48088
586-447-8600
macomb.edu