Eight to ten candidates are selected on a competitive basis each year for the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
Admission requirements
There are two enrollment pathway options for admission into this program. See the infographic for details on the possible pathways.
Enrollment options and prerequisites
To be accepted into the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program, you must meet one of these two sets of criteria:
If you have a Bachelor of Science degree, or are near completion of the program requirements at one of the following affiliated academic institutions, you can apply to the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program at Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences:
If you are not enrolled in one of our affiliated academic institutions, but have completed a bachelor's degree in science or a science-related major from an accredited college or university, you can still apply to this program.
You must receive your bachelor's degree prior to the start of this program, and have completed these required courses with a grade of C or better within the past eight years:
College algebra
Statistics
Written communications
General biology
General physics
General chemistry (two semesters, each with laboratory)
Human anatomy and physiology (two semesters, each with laboratory)
Auditing a course will not meet the above requirements.
Recommended elective courses include:
Additional upper-level chemistry coursework such as organic chemistry or biochemistry
Admission to Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences is open to U.S. workers in the four categories below. Therefore, visa sponsorship is not available.
U.S. citizens
U.S. nationals
Lawful permanent residents
Asylees and refugees
Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT). Scores from the speaking portion of the exam are given particular consideration in admission decisions. Learn more about the exam and register online at the Educational Testing Service.
The Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences code for the TOEFL iBT is 5784.
Educational transcripts from schools outside the U.S. must be translated (if they are not already in English) and evaluated for U.S. equivalence by an accredited credential evaluation service company prior to submission. Please refer to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services for a list of qualified companies. The applicant pays for the examination and credential-evaluation services.
Applicants are not selected based on grades alone, but your college or university cumulative GPA should be at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. You are required to attend full time; no part-time option is available.
Application process
The application window is Nov. 1-Dec. 31. Your application and all supporting documentation must be received when the application window closes.
Mandatory all-school orientation is scheduled in August and classes begin the first Tuesday after Labor Day.
Complete each section of the application and submit
After submission, view the required Supplemental Items and Documents
Upload each required item in the Supplemental Items section
Complete the Recommendation Request section
Additional required items
Complete the essay questions and upload them to the Supplemental Items section. Your application essay should be between 300-500 words and is used by the Admissions Committee to evaluate your interest, understanding, and special qualifications in your chosen field of study.
Two recommendations are required and must be completed in the Recommendation Request section. Each recommender will receive an email with a link to complete a recommendation form. References may include current or former teachers, counselors, professors, employers, or supervisors. Friends or family are not accepted.
Unofficial post-secondary transcripts may be uploaded in the Supplemental Items area for application purposes. If accepted to the program, official transcripts must be emailed from the institution to nucmedadmissions@mayo.edu or mailed directly to:
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Attn: Nuclear Medicine Technology Program Siebens Building, 7th floor 200 First St. SW Rochester, MN 55905
Interview process
Applicants considered for acceptance are invited to visit Mayo Clinic for a personal interview with the program director and program's admissions committee. An interview can be arranged only when your application file is complete.
During the interview, you will meet other candidates and receive materials about Mayo Clinic and Rochester, Minnesota. Current students provide a tour of Mayo Clinic's nuclear medicine facilities.
Acceptance
Acceptance emails are sent as late as mid-March. An email response is typically requested within five days.
All official post-secondary transcripts may be sent directly to Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences from your school and must include an embossed seal. If, however, they are sent to you first, forward them in their original, unopened envelope to the below address:
Nuclear Medicine Technology Program Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Siebens Building, 7th Floor 200 First St. SW Rochester, MN 55905
Disability Access Services
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (MCCMS) strives for inclusive learning and training environments. If you experience or anticipate experiencing any disability related barriers, please contact Disability Access Services at MCCMS.DS@mayo.edu.
Application window
Apply between: Nov. 1-Dec. 31 Program begins: The Tuesday after Labor Day
Please complete the Health Sciences Observation Request if you are interested in participating in a job shadow at Mayo Clinic for the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
