Course structure
How is the course taught?
The modular structure of the course allows the learning experience to be tailored to the needs of many others working with nuclear medicine, including: Radiologists/Radionuclide Radiologists, Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Radiographers, Clinical Scientists, Oncologists and Cardiologists.
You can study full or part-time to fit around clinical commitments, with teaching provided online and on-demand, supplemented with online, live seminars and tutorials to facilitate remote study.
Applicants interested in the Nuclear Medicine course are encouraged to begin with module MDM132: Physics, Radiopharmacy, and Regulations, whether studying full-time or part-time. This module provides essential foundational knowledge of the scientific and regulatory principles underpinning the field and is a compulsory component for those pursuing the PGCert, PGDip, or MSc pathways.
All modules within the programme are also available as standalone options for those seeking Continuing Professional Development (CPD). If you prefer to take individual modules without committing to a full postgraduate qualification, you are welcome to apply for these separately.
To support a structured and cohesive learning journey, we recommend completing MDM132 prior to any clinical nuclear medicine modules. It is also advisable to complete MDM133 (Single Photon Nuclear Medicine) and MDM134 (FDG PET-CT) before undertaking MDM129 (Advanced Multimodality Imaging).
Should you later decide to pursue a postgraduate degree or certificate, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for any modules already completed. If you would like to apply for a standalone module, you can do so via the BSMS website using the link below:
Click here to apply for a single module >
Please note: whilst all Nuclear Medicine modules are taught online (both asynchronous and synchronous), they do also include an in person examination element. These are usually held in May at the University of Brighton’s Falmer Campus. Successful completion of these exams is mandatory in order to pass the module(s).