What we offer
As part of the program, you’ll:
- study a Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Nuclear Medicine – Industry Practice) online with our partner RMIT University
- get support and hands on experience through an embedded student placement in one of our hospitals or facilities.
Learn more about our program scholarship, which offers up to $15,000 each year to support you while you study.
Where you can do your training
We offer the program at major hospitals in the following locations. You can nominate your preferred location when you apply.
- Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Sunshine Coast
- Townsville
Who can join
To join the program, you must:
- live in Queensland
- be enrolling in a Bachelor of Medical Radiation (Nuclear Medicine – Industry Practice) at RMIT University
- be a domestic student
- show proof you’ve had the vaccines you need to work with us to protect patients, staff and the community against vaccine preventable diseases.
We encourage First Nations peoples to consider joining the program.
How to apply
Applications for the 2027 program are now open.
Please complete the application form [PDF 306.78 KB] and submit it, along with your certified identification to AH_CETU@health.qld.gov.au.
Applications close on Sunday, 23 August 2026. Unfortunately, late applications cannot be considered.
We'll consider your answers to the following questions as part of our selection process.
- What is nuclear medicine, and why are you interested in a career in Queensland as a nuclear medicine scientist?
- What subjects did you study in Year 12?
- What are some examples where you've shown your organisational skills, initiative and self-motivation?
- What do you understand person-centred care to be, as a widely recognised foundation to safe, high quality health care?
- Why is it important for health professionals to apply person-centred care in their practice?
We try to place all applicants but can only offer a limited number of places in the program.
If we can't offer you a place in the program, we encourage you to become a nuclear medicine scientist by completing your university degree.
You'll need to apply separately for entry to your degree course with RMIT University.
What happens next
We’ll review your application and may ask you to attend an interview.
If you’re successful, we'll give you a letter to support your place in the program. You’ll need to give this letter to RMIT University to confirm we're supporting you as part of the program.
Once RMIT University has assessed your application and accepted you into the course, we'll contact you to arrange an orientation and induction.
Contact us
For more information, email ah_cetu@health.qld.gov.au.
Our Nuclear Medicine Scientist Embedded Student Program is a clinical education initiative to support training and career pathways for students wanting to study nuclear medicine science in Queensland.