MSc Nuclear Medicine at University of Brighton

Programme overview

This new course, and the first nuclear medicine postgraduate programme at BSMS, draws on the experience of leading educators in the field of nuclear medicine to deliver unique and flexible study in this exciting, expanding and important specialty. Nuclear medicine is a specialty that involves all applications of radioactive materials in diagnosis, treatment and medical research, with the exception of the use of sealed radiation sources in radiotherapy (WHO definition).

Faculty: Brighton and Sussex Medical School | Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2-3 years but up to a maximum of 5 years* | Study mode: full-time / part-time (online) | Intake: Every academic year in September/October | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include One compulsory module:, Nuclear Medicine Physics, Radiopharmacy and Regulations (20 Credits), Two modules chosen from the following options:, Single-photon Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine (20 Credits), F18 FDG PET Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine (20 Credits), Advanced PET and SPECT Diagnostic Multimodality Imaging (20 Credits), Molecular Radiotherapy and Theragnostics (20 Credits), One module from the options above PLUS one module from the options below:.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The programme is open to post-registration doctors involved in nuclear medicine and any healthcare graduates allied to or seeking to further extend their scope of practice in nuclear medicine, including but not limited to: nuclear medicine technologists, radiographers, nurses, clinical scientists, and imaging and non-imaging specialty doctors. Trainees entering the Nuclear Medicine Specialty Training Programme are expected to apply in line with the GMC approved curriculum. Applicants may be interviewed depending on the strength of their applications. They will be expected to be aware of the latest trends and developments in nuclear medicine. Claims for the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered with a maximum of 50% of the total credits permitted. Applications are welcomed from International students with appropriate qualifications and experience. Students for whom English is not a first language must demonstrate an acceptable standard of comprehension and communication in the English Language (IELTS; minimum overall score of 7.0 and 7.0 in the writing element).

Intake: Every academic year in September/October

Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2-3 years but up to a maximum of 5 years*

Apply through the official page: https://www.brighton.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply-now/index.aspx

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