Radiopharmaceutics and PET Radiochemistry

The Radiopharmaceutics & PET Radiochemistry course will equip you with the skills to work as a radiopharmaceutical scientist in a PET radiochemistry centre (cyclotron unit) or in the field of conventional radiopharmacy, providing diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals to nuclear medicine centres and specialised commercial centres.

Key benefits:

• Highly specialist study pathway that is the first of its kind worldwide.
• All learning materials are accessible online via King's E-learning and Teaching Service (KEATS).
• Opportunities to experience a working placement in a hospital, PET centre or industrial cyclotron centre.
• Multidisciplinary study programme that attracts graduates from a range of science disciplines including chemists, bio-scientists, physicists, pharmacists.
• Recognised by European Association of Nuclear Medicine, Masters students will be able to take the European Radiopharmacy exam.
• On successful completion of the MSc students with a chemistry or pharmacy background can apply for membership with the Royal Society of Chemistry.

At least a 2:2 degree, or equivalent, in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, pharmacy or biochemistry; other related subjects such as physics, radiography or medicine may be considered, if appropriate graduate practical experience is demonstrated.

MSc

Required Modules:

• Introduction to Medical Imaging Sciences (30 credits)
• Medical Imaging Biology (15 credits)
• Imaging Biology 2: Radiobiology & Radiopharmacy (15 credits)
• Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry (30 credits)
• Research Project (60 credits)

Optional Modules:

You are also required to take 30 credits from one of the following modules:

• Cyclotron Engineering and Nuclear Chemistry (30 credits)
• Radiopharmaceuticals in Practice (30 credits)

King's College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study.

Fees:

• Full time overseas fees:

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