MSc Nuclear Medicine Imaging at University of Salford

Programme overview

A part-time blended postgraduate programme for healthcare professionals specialising in nuclear medicine. It combines online lectures, tutorials and workshops with in-person teaching at the Frederick Road campus, alongside clinical practice in a UK placement. The MSc is awarded on completion of 180 credits.

Faculty: School of Health and Society | Duration: Two years (part-time, distance learning with in-person teaching) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time, distance learning | Location: Salford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Five compulsory modules in year one: Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine, Advanced Concepts in Nuclear Medicine, Scientific Principles of Hybrid Imaging, Clinically-based Practices in Nuclear Medicine, and Statistics and Research Methods in Nuclear Medicine. Year two is the dissertation.

Career pathways

Nuclear medicine technologist, clinical or research scientist, healthcare consultant, lecturer or educator; graduates have secured senior positions in clinical departments and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 or above in a healthcare-related undergraduate degree. Applicants must have an appropriate UK-based clinical placement before starting and spend a minimum of three days per week in clinical practice. Only UK/Irish health professionals, or those already in the UK with existing leave to remain, can be accepted; the course is not suitable for applicants needing Student visa sponsorship. Alternative route: Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (requires GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or equivalent achieved or being worked towards).

GBP 9,360 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full MSc programme, part-time; also published as GBP 795 per 15 credits and GBP 1,590 per 30 credits. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Distance learning: Two years; Overview; How you'll learn; Future careers; Modules; Entry requirement

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