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Introduction

In a nutshell

International applicants: Please check the international intakes page for the latest information and application dates.

Nuclear Medicine is a constantly evolving medical specialty that requires knowledge across a variety of subjects, including applied anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and physics, along with person-centred care skills. This course is designed to equip you with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in the rapidly evolving field of nuclear medicine.

This course takes a blended approach to learning (also known as hybrid learning). Our hybrid learning approach combines online lectures, tutorials, and workshops with in-person teaching, allowing you to balance your studies with professional commitments.

Please note: Due to the structure of this programme, we can only accept international applicants who hold a Tier Two visa and UK/EU health professionals. This course is not suitable for applicants who require a Tier Four visa.

You will:

Learn from respected nuclear medicine professionals who bring real-world experience and insights into the course.
Have the opportunity to come to the University and meet your peers and tutors to develop a community of practice.
Gain a qualification accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers and the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine.

International

students accepted

Course accreditations

Students in the new Centre for Medical Imaging

This is for you if...

1.

You want to advance your career in nuclear medicine.

2.

You want to enhance your expertise in nuclear medicine imaging.

3.

You want to join a community of dedicated healthcare professionals and take the next step in your nuclear medicine career.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

This course is designed for healthcare professionals looking to specialise and advance their careers in nuclear medicine. Types of applicants who would benefit from this course include radiographers, technologists, and other health professionals currently working in or looking to transition into the field of nuclear medicine.

You must have an appropriate UK-based clinical placement before commencing the course and spend a minimum of three days per week in clinical practice (excluding annual leave and weeks at the University). We can advise on this if you do not have a placement; however, please note that we cannot arrange it for you. Please contact the programme leader for further advice.

Please note: We can only accept international applicants who hold a Tier 2 visa, as well as UK/EU health professionals. This course is not suitable for applicants who require a Tier 4 visa.

Standard entry requirements

Undergraduate degree

2:1 or above in any healthcare-related course.

English language requirements

If you are an international student and not from a majority English-speaking country, you will need IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the Pre-Sessional English course to gain entry onto this degree.

Alternative entry requirements

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to qualify for additional roles and responsibilities, which will, in turn, enhance and develop your career opportunities. You will acquire the expertise needed to work in any nuclear medicine department. You will also develop knowledge and skills in research, enabling you to critically evaluate published literature and apply this to your practice. Additionally, you will gain the ability to create and disseminate original publications.

Graduates of this course have secured senior positions in both clinical departments and industry due to its comprehensive nature.

Further study

Upon completion of this programme, you may be interested in continuing your studies on one of the following programmes:

A taste of what you could become

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Clinical/Research Scientist

Healthcare Consultant

Lecturer or Educator

and more...

Career Links

The course team is composed of academic and clinical staff from a range of professional backgrounds, including radiographers, clinical technologists, physicists, radiologists, and nuclear medicine physicians. Staff bring a wealth of experience in both practice and research, ensuring that the course content remains current. We have strong links with industry, particularly in the Northwest.

The department has a formal partnership with General Electric (GE), which enhances the teaching and learning experience through access to technical experts, in addition to external clinical specialists.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

2,258,960 / years

Nuclear Medicine Imaging