Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine) BSc (Hons)

Our BSc in Nuclear Medicine will give you the expert training you need to begin a rewarding and highly skilled career working in the healthcare profession as a medical physics technologist/nuclear medicine technologist.<br/><br/>Over three years you will learn about using isotopes and various forms of radiation to diagnose and treat many diseases, including different types of cancers, heart disease, gastrointestinal, endocrine and neurological disorders.<br/><br/>You will combine in-depth academic work with practical clinical and technological skills in a range of specialised healthcare settings.<br/><br/>Nuclear Medicine is an exciting, continually developing field that requires a high level of responsibility and technical skill. As a medical physics technologist, you will be operating, maintaining, and monitoring complex, specialised equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients of all ages. As your career progresses, you will have excellent opportunities for advanced practice and further study to Masters and doctoral level.<br/><br/>Our course is accredited by the National School of Healthcare and Science.<br/><br/>Many of our academic staff are also practising healthcare scientists, providing an unrivalled combination of scientific rigour and professional expertise.<br/><br/>If you can commit to working in Wales for two years after graduating, you could get your tuition fees covered in full through the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme, as well as maintenance funding of up to £4,491 and a reduced rate loan from Student Finance.