PGCert PET-CT
This course is open for applications
Co-developed with Alliance Medical Limited, this sector-leading PGCert PET-CT gives radiographers and nuclear medicine technologists specialist expertise, professional recognition and future-proofed skills to advance their careers in this fast-growing imaging field.
About
Why study PET-CT?
PET-CT is one of the fastest-growing areas in medical imaging, playing a huge role in achieving earlier cancer diagnoses and driving innovations in dementia research. It's becoming an essential part of modern healthcare, especially with an ageing population, but until now there hasn't been a UK postgraduate degree dedicated to PET-CT.
The PGCert PET-CT has been designed to address the needs of the workforce, meet the increasing demand for advanced diagnostic imaging, and improve outcomes for patients. If you're already working in PET-CT and learning on the job, this course will give you a formal qualification, professional recognition, confidence and deep clinical understanding.
Why UWE Bristol?
Co-developed in partnership with Alliance Medical Limited, one of the biggest national providers of PET-CT services, this sector-leading course is the first of its kind in the UK.
You'll learn from UWE Bristol's diagnostic imaging specialists, supported by practising senior clinicians from Alliance Medical Limited. This collaboration of clinical excellence and expertise in healthcare education ensures your course content is current, relevant and grounded in real-world professional practice.
The content is delivered primarily online, making it flexible and accessible if you're already working and need to fit your learning around your shifts, travel and other commitments.
Where can it take me?
PGCert PET-CT is aimed at registered diagnostic radiographers and nuclear medicine technologists already working in, or aiming to specialise in, PET-CT roles across the NHS and private sector.
This course gives you a future-proofed qualification that recognises PET-CT as a specialist discipline. It'll prepare you to lead the next generation of imaging services and adapt to emerging trends. You'll build advanced skills in leadership, research and analytical thinking, boosting your impact and desirability in the workforce.
Entry
Entry requirements
You'll have either:
- a good honours degree from a recognised institution of higher education OR
- an equivalent overseas qualification.
Clinical expectations
You should have at least six months of clinical experience in PET-CT and should be able to spend at least 40% of your clinical time working within PET-CT for the duration of the programme. This is required to enable completion of the clinical competency / evidence-based requirements of the programme.
Applicants who do not meet these criteria will be considered on an individual basis in accordance with the University's Accreditation of (Experiential) Learning procedure.
References
You must provide one reference
Deferred entry
We accept deferrals for this course.
International students
This course is not available to applicants who require Student Route visa sponsorship. International applicants must already hold valid immigration permission which also allow study in the UK for the duration of the course.
English Language Requirement
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section.
How to apply
Read more about postgraduate applications.
For further information
- Email: Admissions@uwe.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 83333
Structure
Content
You'll study:
- Fundamental Clinical Skills in PET-CT
- Science and Instrumentation in PET-CT
- Cross-Sectional Anatomy for the PET-CT Practitioner.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we'll inform you.
Learning and Teaching
Most of your learning takes place online, giving you the flexibility to study around work and life. You'll engage with interactive digital content, expert-led lectures and virtual discussions that help you connect the theory with real-world PET-CT practice.
The course content is developed collaboratively with clinicians from Alliance Medical Limited and delivered by UWE Bristol's expert academics. This partnership ensures what you learn is up-to-date and aligned with current PET-CT services across the UK.
This course is designed to help you become an autonomous, knowledgeable practitioner with a clear understanding of PET-CT as a specialist imaging technique - preparing you for the next stage of your professional development.
See our glossary of Learning and Teaching terms.
Study time
You'll complete the course over one year. This involves self-directed study and participation in online activities (6-8 hours per week) with the support of an online tutor.
Assessment
Assessment will be through written and practical coursework, presentations and clinical portfolios.
Learn more about our assessments.
Features
Professional accreditation
We're currently seeking approval for our PGCert PET-CT from the College of Radiographers (COR).
Study facilities
Our PGCert PET-CT is delivered mainly online, and you'll have full access to digital resources, virtual learning tools and support from academic staff.
If you live more locally, you'll also have access to our healthcare facilities on Glenside Campus. Glenside Library is one of England's best healthcare libraries with a huge selection of books, journals, and audio-visual materials including specialist health and social care software.
Careers
Careers / Further study
PET-CT is expanding rapidly across both the NHS and the private sector, creating strong demand for skilled practitioners with recognised specialist training. Because this is the first formal PET-CT postgraduate qualification of its kind in the UK, completing it puts you ahead of the competition in the current workforce.
If you already work in PET-CT, this PGCert helps deepen your expertise, build confidence in your clinical decision-making and strengthen your professional identity. It also provides the recognition that many PET-CT staff are missing, offering a validated academic route that bridges the gap between nuclear medicine training and PET-CT practice.
The collaboration with Alliance Medical Limited also means you'll be learning from a trusted NHS partner who currently deliver one of the UK's largest integrated PET-CT networks. Their involvement ensures you gain insight into the latest clinical practice and national service delivery, making you an even more desirable candidate for future roles.
Our award-winning careers service can help you develop your employment potential through career coaching, a vacancy service for internships, placements, jobs, global opportunities, volunteering, and community activity plus support for entrepreneurial activity and access to employer events.
Learn more about our graduate destinations.
Life
Postgraduate support
Our support includes access to fantastic facilities, study tools and career consultants, plus practical help to access everything from funding to childcare.
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