Nuclear Medicine TechnologySAIT
Nuclear Medicine Technology is a two-and-a-half-year diploma combining imaging, radiation protection, patient care and clinical practicums. Its $63,338.75 tuition-and-fee estimate spans three labelled cost years, rather than three full years of study.
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Check both the combined average and each subject grade
The current academic route requires a combined average of 75% as well as individual subject minima. Applicants must also complete the School of Health and Public Safety entrance-testing process. A separate Pre-Health Sciences academic route begins in 2027/28; English proficiency and entrance testing still apply.
Plan the published study costs
International estimates for entry in 2026/27. Your letter of admission may show a higher maximum tuition guarantee.
Tuition and listed additional fees
| Period | Semesters | Tuition | Additional fees | Total |
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| Year 1 | 3* | $27,876.00 | $2,265.50 | $30,141.50 |
| Year 2 | 2.5** | $23,028.00 | $2,015.00 | $25,043.00 |
| Year 3 | 1 | $7,272.00 | $882.25*** | $8,154.25 |
| Published program total | $63,338.75 | |||
The additional-fee column is already included in each total. The 3* footnote excludes UPass in the third semester. The 2.5** row includes mixed full-time and part-time study; students below nine credits are ineligible for UPass. The final listed fees cover six months of health and dental benefits. Professional examination and registration fees are separate.
Recheck the official cost table ↗Make a study budget
- Selected tuition and listed fees
- $30,141.50
- One international application
- $175.00
- Your living estimate
- $0.00
- Planning subtotal
- $30,316.50
Includes the selected table totals, one application and your entered living budget. It excludes unentered books, equipment, software and separately charged course costs. Use the same dollars as the published table.
Non-refundable · One application with ranked choices
Book allowances are approximately $2,600 in year one and $1,200 in year two. The program permits a Windows laptop or Apple tablet; a phone is unsuitable. Uniforms, clinical documentation, software tracking and relocation need separate allowances.
Allow time for the program's academic review, PSEA and clinical preparation. A location preference does not guarantee a Calgary practicum.
Read the application payment guide ↗Check the academic route
SAIT assesses the documents and course equivalents for education completed outside Canada. Demonstrating English proficiency does not by itself establish that your academic subjects meet the program requirements.
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Current subjects
Math 30-1 at 70% or Math 30-2 at 75%; English Language Arts 30-1 at 70%; Chemistry 30 at 70%; and one of Biology 30, Physics 30 or Math 31 at 70%. Meet the combined average of 75% as well as these individual minima, or accepted equivalents.
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Alternative from 2027/28
Meet the current route or complete SAIT Pre-Health Sciences with a program GPA of at least 3.0 and at least B- in each of ANPH 206, ANPH 207, CHEM 229, COMM 269 and MATH 269. This future admission route does not change the year of the displayed tuition estimate.
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Testing and international documents
SAIT states a minimum mark of 50% in the School's entrance-testing process. Nuclear Medicine appears on the PSEA list. For Fall 2027, booking follows an application and confirmation that academic requirements are met; deadlines are to be announced. English proficiency and assessment of foreign education remain separate requirements.
English proficiency is a separate requirement
Assessment results must be from within the year before your application. A transfer or deferral can require updated results when that period has passed.
Compare common tests and education routes
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 in each skill; IELTS Indicator accepted |
|---|---|
| PTE Academic | 53 |
| Duolingo | 115 overall and 95 in each Individual Subscore |
| CAEL | 60 overall and, effective Winter 2023, 60 in each skill; CAEL Online accepted |
| TOEFL before 21 January 2026 | 20 in each category; Home Edition accepted, MyBest excluded |
| TOEFL from 21 January 2026 | 4.5 overall and 4.5 in each category; Home Edition accepted, MyBest excluded |
The policy also lists CLBA/CLBPA, MET, Cambridge, Oxford Test of English, LanguageCert and Oxford ELLT. Use the official policy for their individual score requirements and for country or institution exemptions.
- Education in EnglishOfficial transcripts or a completed international assessment must verify at least three years of full-time secondary study in English at 12 or more hours a week, or at least two years of study taught in English at a recognized post-secondary institution, or a recognized English-taught credential from a SAIT-approved institution.
- A post-secondary English courseA credit course in English, comparative literature, communications or an equivalent at SAIT or a recognized post-secondary institution requires at least a C.
- English Language FoundationsThe SAIT route requires both COMN 155 and SPCH 155. Other recognized pathways have their own levels and assessment conditions; check the complete policy before choosing one.
Clinical training over two and a half years
Complete 72 credits across 25 required courses, including practicums that may require travel or relocation outside Calgary. Some seats are reserved for Saskatchewan and Manitoba residents under interprovincial agreements. Graduates can pursue the relevant professional examinations; the diploma alone does not confer registration.
Read courses and prerequisites ↗Prepare for the clinical placements
- The central practicum checklist requires consent, immunization records, a Police Information Check, CPR and N95 mask-fit documentation for Nuclear Medicine Technology. Follow the emailed instructions before arranging checks or CPR documentation.
- The PSEA fee is US$25 per program and intake attempt. Keep that separate from the dollars in the tuition table and from later professional examination charges.
- Travel or relocation, document verification and immunization-related expenses are additional planning items. Use SAIT's formal process for any accommodation and placement questions.
Related study guides
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- PSEA applicability and booking ↗
- Clinical documents and timing ↗
Sources checked 29 October 2026. Costs use the published 2026/27 entry estimate. Annual table labels do not determine your months of living costs. Confirm current intake availability and your own admission assessment with the institution.