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Nuclear Medicine Technology – (M.Sc.)
City University London
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 2,600 - ≈ € 6,125 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom | ||
| Start Date: | September | ||
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of City University London
City University London is centrally placed in the largest concentration of hospitals in the UK, so we have access to a large number of acknowledged experts in the field of nuclear medicine.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching
Teaching methods include formal lectures, class-based workshops, presentations and assessments. We also utilise distance learning, so you have access to additional material that you can review from home.
It is emphasised that students are expected to undertake self-directed learning/study in addition to the mainstream course work. All modules regardless of the credit rating run for a maximum of twelve weeks.
Assessment
The methods of assessment vary, and many have a practical, clinical element designed to give you the skills that will be useful in your nuclear medicine career. Assessments include clinical portfolios, essays, poster presentations and clinical competency assessments, written examination and practical tests.
Placements The course requires you to obtain an average of at least three days a week within a nuclear medicine department for the duration of your chosen course. This must be arranged before applying for a place on the course. Career Prospects
Our graduates are employed as advanced practitioners in the NHS to the level of head of department; many are senior nuclear medicine technicians and radiographers.
Other possibilities are employment abroad or in the private sector for medical imaging and pharmacy companies.
This postgraduate programme has been validated by City University London and has professional accreditation from the following body:
Consortium for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Education (CANME)
Contents
Course Content
Our visiting lecturers have international renown in the field of medical physics, radiopharmacy and nuclear medicine practice, and are at the forefront of developments in nuclear medicine.
We have designed the programme to have practical relevance to your clinical work. You may enrol on the postgraduate certificate course and then have the option of continuing on to the diploma or with previous suitable education or experience enrol directly onto the postgraduate diploma.
You may also study individual modules in specialist areas of nuclear medicine for continuing personal and professional development purposes.
Who should apply?
The course is suitable for nuclear medicine technicians and radiographers with a variety of experience and knowledge. You may have only just started in nuclear medicine, or you may have worked in the field for many years.
Course Structure
The programmes are modular, consisting of some compulsory modules and a range of optional modules, they are offered on a day release basis.
Each module runs on half-day sessions over a set period of time. If students are studying 2 modules a term then a whole day of attendance will be required each week. The majority of modules will require an element of clinical experience and completion of a clinical portfolio. For all modules an element of the assessment will require students to investigate a clinically related issue.
The postgraduate awards are determined by the number of credits gained by an individual student. The length of the programme is dependent on the number of credits gained and this is determined by the specific modules on offer each term and the students module choice. Maximum registration period is 5 years.
Postgraduate Certificate ~ 60 Credits
* Credits required: 60 credits gained from a maximum of 4x15 credit modules
* Minimum length of programme: 1 year
Students should take the following modules to achieve credits for the certificate:
* RDM028 Instrumentation (15 credits)
* RDM029 Nuclear Medicine (30 credits)
* RDM024 Clinical Imaging (15 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma ~ 120 Credits
* Credits required: 120 credits gained from a maximum of 8x15 credit modules
* Minimum length of programme: 1.5 years
Students should undertake the modules from the certificate and the following:
* RDM025 Advanced Nuclear Medicine (15 credits)
* RDM026 Radiopharmacy (15 credits)
* RDM027 Clinical Radiopharmacy (15 credits)
* RCM011 Research Methods (15 credits)
MSc ~ 180 Credits
* Credits required: 180 credits gained from a maximum of 8x15 credit modules plus the Dissertation
* Minimum length of programme: 2 years
Diploma above plus: RCM012 Dissertation (60 credits)
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* Applications are welcomed from a wide range of backgrounds - you may have a BSc (hons) in Radiography (gained from an approved British University), a relevant subject at higher education or degree level, or qualification gained overseas
* A UK degree classification of 2:1 or above is preferred
* You may also be accepted without these qualifications if you have suitable vocational/life experience, training or qualifications or approved Accredited Prior Learning (APL).
* Other qualifications which may be deemed equivalent to the above eg: Diploma of the College of Radiographers or qualifications held by midwives, medical technical officers etc.
* Appropriate international qualifications in radiography may be considered where parity with UK programmes can be evidenced
Preparatory programme
All students will need to attend a preparatory programme prior to commencing the postgraduate programme. Some students may be able to apply for credit exemptions via accreditation of prior learning (APL) from specific modules. Further information is available on request.
The preparatory programme is designed for all applicants starting any postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Radiography.
The programme is held in September before the main programme starts in October.
There are a number of sessions, which are compulsory for all applicants, regardless of their entry qualifications, which are intended to raise the awareness of the applicant as to the postgraduate programme demands and requirements.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
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