About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: B80A42
- Applications: University
- Level: Postgraduate
- Department: Allied Health Professions
- Campus: Glenside Campus
- Duration: Certificate, nine months: Diploma, 20 months: MSc, 36 months. There is flexibility to study over a longer period
- Delivery: Part-time
- Study Abroad: No
- Programme leader: Marc Griffiths
Introduction
This course will be of interest to a wide range of health care professionals involved in clinical nuclear medicine. The course provides the educational and research foundations, which promote the critical evaluation of working protocols in clinical practice. You gain core knowledge and skills based on clinical practice, together with advanced education in nuclear medicine technology, enabling you to apply this knowledge in a reflective and critical manner to their clinical practice. You will gain the skills and knowledge that will enable you to contribute to the existing body of knowledge of nuclear medicine through research and publication.
The course has been re-approved by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Nuclear Medicine Education (CANME) and the College of Radiographers (CoR) and explores the fundamentals of nuclear medicine, as well as the latest and evolving technology and technique developments. The aim of this consortium is to promote the best and most relevant nuclear medicine education and training for radiographers and technologists.
Structure
Content
The course is made up of part-time block release modules which allow you the choice of options relevant to your working practice.
Modules studied are as follows:
Core modules
Year 1
Postgraduate Certificate
| Science and Instrumentation of Nuclear Medicine | 20 credits |
| Clinical Skills in Nuclear Medicine | 40 credits |
Year 2
Postgraduate Diploma
Core modules for the named awards of Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Nuclear Medicine
| Enhancing Nuclear Medicine Practice | 20 credits |
| Health and Social Care Research: Methods and Methodology | 20 credits |
Optional Modules, one of which must be taken to complete the programme
| Reporting Skills and Service Enhancement in Nuclear Medicine | 20 credits |
| Hybrid Imaging in Nuclear Medicine | 20 credits |
| Optional module | 20 credits |
MSc Nuclear Medicine
| Dissertation | 60 credits |
| or | |
| Dissertation plus | 40 credits |
| Optional module | 20 credits |
The module in Health and Social Care Research: Methods and Methodology will give you a sound background enabling you to critically appraise your work and the service. Completion of the Clinical Skills in Nuclear Medicine module will provide a measure of your clinical proficiency, and the final core module and optional module will augment this knowledge with clinical practice.
Module delivery
Modules are delivered on a block release basis, from October through to April within the academic year. This is typically seven blocks in total on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Year 1 - Semesters 1 and 2
- Clinical Skills in Nuclear Medicine
- Science and Instrumentation of Nuclear Medicine
Year 2 - Semesters 1 and 2
- Health and Social Care Research: Methods and Methodology
- Enhancing Nuclear Medicine Practice
- Reporting Skills in Nuclear Medicine
or
- Hybrid Imaging in Nuclear Medicine
or
Year 3
or
- Dissertation plus
- Optional module
Teaching and learning
The programme delivery is provided by a multidisciplinary team from within the University, and local/national clinical practice.
Study time
Registration is usually in September each year and study blocks are arranged during the academic year between October and April, with controlled assessments in May.
Assessment
We use a number of assessment methods, including examinations, assignments, and clinical portfolio. The use of a virtual learning environment is also utilised to enhance the student's learning experience.
Special Features
Study facilities
The Department is superbly equipped with an extensive range of teaching and learning resources. The Library on the Glenside Campus is one of the best health care libraries in England with a huge selection of books, journals, and audio-visual materials including access to specialist health and social care software packages.
Information technology provision is in the form of multimedia laboratories, a virtual learning environment and a dedicated number of nuclear medicine workstations/DICOM software platforms.
At the main Frenchay Campus there is 24-hour access to computing facilities.
Entry
Entry requirements
Applicants normally have the following qualifications:
- A good honours degree (minimum 2:2) in a relevant subject or overseas equivalent or have other professional experiences
- You should also have at least six months of clinical experience in nuclear medicine and be employed for at least fifty percent of your role in this modality for the duration of the programme
Applicants who do not meet these criteria will be considered on a individual basis using the Department of Applied Health Professionals' approval Accreditation of (Experiential) Learning (A(E)L) APL and APEL procedures, taking work experience and academic study/qualifications into consideration.
Experienced practitioners with relevant qualifications such as the Diploma in Radionuclide Imaging or the IPSM (IPEMB) Diploma may apply for module exemption through the AP(E)L process, using appropriate documentary evidence.
Fees
Students will be liable for the payment of tuition fees, which are due in full at registration unless an employer is sponsoring you or you are paying by direct debit.
Secondment/Sponsorship - the South West Strategic Health Authority (SHA) (formerly known as WDC) may fund courses for employees of NHS Trusts and some independent organisations. This usually means that:
- The SHA will pay all or part of the tuition fee (and placement fee if applicable)
- You continue to receive a salary or training/cost of living allowance
- Your employer provides placements if required
You should contact your manager/training manager for further information.
Bursaries/Grants - UWE has a Postgraduate Bursaries scheme, for further information visit the Student Services website.
For information on financial assistance to support your learning, please visit direct.gov website or tel: +44 (0)800 10 0900.
How to apply
Please apply online using the link on the right hand side of this page.
If you are an employee of a NHS trust funded by the NHS South West Strategic Health Authority (SHA) you should contact your Trust Coordinator/Manager for an application form.
For further information
Page last updated 14 December 2011