MSc/PgDip

Nuclear Medicine Imaging

3 good reasons to study Nuclear Medicine Imaging at Salford

You will be taught by well-known and well-respected nuclear medicine professionals
Access to managed practical sessions in internationally renowned nuclear medicine facilities
This course is professionally accredited by the Society of Radiographers

This course provides a multidisciplinary opportunity for health care professionals to participate in continuing professional development.

Four compulsory modules address the fundamental aspects of nuclear medicine required for practice. You must have a UK-based clinical placement before commencing the course and spend a minimum of 3 days per week in clinical practice (excluding annual leave and weeks at the University). The Hybrid Imaging module allows you to focus your clinical experience in either SPECT-CT or PET-CT. It covers the theory of image acquisition and clinical applications of both modalities plus the evolving modality of PET-MR.

Course details

This course is made up of four compulsory modules which integrate theory with the clinical application and practice of nuclear medicine. There is a clinical practice requirement for the duration of the PgDip and you will be required to work closely with a nominated clinical supervisor.

Course Structure

The full course runs full-time for the PgDip element and part-time for the dissertation module if you wish to over year two. The course structure provides you the chance to exit with the following awards:

Postgraduate Diploma: four modules over one year
Masters: four modules plus a dissertation over a total of two years

Year 1, Semester 1

Fundamentals of Nuclear Medicine (30 credits)

This module will provide you with the basic understanding of nuclear medicine imaging. The module addresses the scientific principles of the modality including the function and physics concerning nuclear medicine imaging equipment, current UK legislation covering radiation protection and medicine management, the clinical applications of imaging the osseous, renal and respiratory system.

Year 1, Semester 2

Advanced Concepts in Nuclear Medicine (30 credits)

This module builds on principles covered in semester one and introduces SPECT (Single photon emission tomography) imaging: image acquisition and clinical applications. This module also introduces PET. opportunites for role development and the relevant legislative arrangements that cover these practices will also be covered. The role of nuclear medicine plays in the patient journey will be explored.

Year 1, Semester 3 (summer term)

The Hybrid Imaging in Nuclear Medicine Module (30 credits)

This module looks closely at SPECT-CT and PET-CT imaging in the diagnosis of pathology. In the same way as the preceding modules, there is an integrated approach that looks at the science, clinical applications and clinical practice. You will also be introduced to the evolving PET-MR modaltiy and its current and potential future roles. This module is also available as standalone.

Year 1, semester 2 & 3

Clinically based Practices in Nuclear Medicine (30 credits)

Learning for this module takes place mainly in your clinical department. Within this module you will integrate the theoretical principles covered in the academic modules into your practice. On successful completion of thius module you will be able to deal with and adapt to complex clinical caseload and conduct competently a range of procedures.

Year 2

Dissertation (60 credits)

Usually a 15,000 word review of evidence, research proposal or project related to your area of professional practice.

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