What if your uni timetable included working with real patients, in real hospitals, with real pay?
Welcome to RMIT University’s “Earn and Learn” nuclear medicine pathway. It’s designed to train the next generation of medical imaging pros, while solving a serious skills shortage.
First up… what even is nuclear medicine?
Nuclear medicine specialists use advanced scanners to spot diseases early, track how treatments are working and help doctors make life-saving decisions.
Cancer care, heart conditions, complex diagnoses. . . it all leans on this tech, including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT).
And right now? Australia and New Zealand need more people trained to do it.
Study + job = power combo
If this sounds like something you’re interested in, you might be wondering where you’ll work. RMIT University is bringing its Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Nuclear Medicine: Industry Practice) to lots of industry partners, like Perth Radiological Clinic and SKG Radiology in Western Australia.
Students work in a paid clinical role while learning, which means:
- money in your bank account
- real experience from day one
- actual workplace skills (not just theory)
- mentoring from professionals
The program launched in Queensland and has expanded to Western Australia and rural Victoria, with plans to grow into the ACT and New Zealand. For many students, this means studying closer to home instead of relocating.
Sign me up to earn and learn!
The next intake will kick off their studies in March 2027, but applications typically open early September. Industry interviews also begin around this time. The process takes up to 4 months to complete, allowing time for the necessary documentation and vaccinations required for clinical work.
If you like science, tech and the idea of working in healthcare, this could be the path for you! Time to earn and learn: check out RMIT University.
