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Programme: BRadHons Nuclear Medicine

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Code	Faculty	Department
10247016	Faculty of Health Sciences	Department: Radiography

Credits	Duration	NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 year	Total credits: 120	NQF level: 08

Programme information
Curriculum: Final year

Programme information

Students who specialised at undergraduate level (i.e. from the second year of study) in Nuclear Medicine, register according to this curriculum.

Admission requirements

BRad (or equivalent) degree or Bachelor in Technology: Radiography or National Diploma in Radiography and BRadHons bridging programme
A weighted average of at least 60% at final-year level
Research methodology passed at bachelor’s level
Registration as a radiographer or a postgraduate student with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Access to accredited, suitable training facilities

Additional requirements

All students must register for NVB 700 Research principles.

Also consult the General Regulations.

Examinations and pass requirements

Second examinations may be granted in modules not passed, according to the stipulations of the School of Healthcare Sciences in this regard.

Pass with distinction

The degree is conferred with distinction on a student who has obtained an average of at least 75% in all the modules for the degree.

Minimum credits: 120

Fundamental modules

NVB 700

Research principles 700

Credits: 5.00

Module content:
Development and submission of a research protocol.

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Core modules

INX 700

Instrumentation 700

Credits: 25.00

Module content:
PET/CT. PET/MRI. Hybrid image reconstruction technology.

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KDE 700

Nuclear medicine 700

Credits: 30.00

Module content:
Advanced imaging and processing techniques. Procedures involving the use of emerging technologies and radiopharmaceuticals. Paediatric nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging. Management and administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. Radiation safety aspects.
Comprehensive quality assurance and unit management. Establishing nuclear medicine services. Advanced concepts, current quality management theory, accreditation, and audit documentation. Basic principles and practices necessary for effective supervision and leadership in a healthcare environment. Principles and practices in human resource management in healthcare settings.

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RDF 700

Radiopharmacology 700

Credits: 30.00

Module content:
Radiopharmaceutical development trial processes and novel applications.

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RSK 700

Research report: Radiography 700

Credits: 30.00

Module content:
Continuation of the research process which includes the implementation of the approved research protocol and writing up a research essay of the completed research project.

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The information published here is subject to change and may be amended after the publication of this information. The General Regulations (G Regulations) apply to all faculties of the University of Pretoria. It is expected of students to familiarise themselves well with these regulations as well as with the information contained in the General Rules section. Ignorance concerning these regulations and rules will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.

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