PG Dip in Health Sciences specialisation in Nuclear Medicine

A specialisation is a focused collection of courses within a programme that allows you to gain deep, targeted knowledge in a specific sub-field. Normally these courses make up more than 50 percent of a qualification, some of which lead to registration within a certain field. They may be interdisciplinary, professionally oriented, or designed to meet accreditation requirements. Specialisations often restrict elective choice in favour of a clearly defined study plan.

Completed specialisations will appear on your academic transcript.

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Nuclear medicine is a people-orientated discipline and integrates aspects of health sciences and imaging technology. Nuclear medicine technologists are health professionals who utilise their knowledge of human physiology, pathology, technology, physics and chemistry in order to obtain images of optimal quality. These images provide both structural and physiological information on almost any organ of the body.

Nuclear medicine is a patient-centred profession. The role involves acting as an advocate for patients, displaying a high level of professionalism and functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team. Nuclear medicine technologists are required to perform high-quality imaging procedures and ensure holistic patient care.
The role of the nuclear medicine technologist is ever-changing with the introduction of more complex technologies, increasing demand on clinical imaging services and ongoing educational opportunities.

The University of Auckland offers the only nuclear medicine qualification in New Zealand that can lead to professional registration. Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Nuclear Medicine) will be eligible for registration with the regulatory body, the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB), in the Nuclear Medicine scope of practice.

PGDipHSc - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences

You can study this specialisation in the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Nuclear Medicine).
The areas of study include:
- Nuclear medicine technology and its application
- Radiopharmaceuticals and safe handling
- Nuclear medicine imaging appearances
- Reflection on clinical practice

Medical imaging technologists (MITs) seeking a clinical training position in nuclear medicine may commence their study before securing a training position. They can begin by enrolling in the PGCertHSc(Medical Imaging) and completing four specific courses. Should they obtain a clinical training position within five years of completing the PGCertHSc, these courses can be transferred into the PGDipHSc(Nuclear Medicine) qualification.

Courses in this subject area are offered in a flexible learning format (online delivery).

Nuclear medicine technologists work primarily in mid-to-large-sized hospitals and private radiology departments, contributing to the improvement of clinical health services by applying their specialised knowledge and expertise within medical imaging.
Nuclear medicine is a highly specialised career, with New Zealand-trained technologists in demand around the world.
If you work in a related field and are unsure of whether you would fit the criteria for this specialisation, please contact Student Hubs.

Complete 120 points comprising:

120 points for all Compulsory Courses

Compulsory Courses

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following:

CLINIMAG 706 - Nuclear Medicine Specialised Clinical Applications (15 points)

CLINIMAG 707 - CT Clinical Practice (15 points)

CLINIMAG 716 - Nuclear Medicine Clinical Practice (15 points)

CLINIMAG 723 - PET-CT Imaging (15 points)

MEDIMAGE 702 - Professional Issues in Medical Imaging (15 points)

MEDIMAGE 708 - Nuclear Medicine Technology (15 points)

MEDIMAGE 720 - Fundamentals of Clinical Nuclear Medicine (15 points)

MEDIMAGE 729 - Theranostics (15 points)

Please note that while regulations and programme rules for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

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