Program Overview

Programme: MRad in Nuclear Medicine

The MRad in Nuclear Medicine is a postgraduate degree offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria.

Programme Information

• Code: Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Radiography
• Credits: 180
• Duration: Minimum duration of study: 2 years
• NQF level: 09

Admission Requirements

General Admission Regulations

All applications must be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Certified full academic transcripts from undergraduate to current level
2. Certified copy of ID or passport
3. A research concept note (not applicable to honours or coursework master's degrees)

For applicants with international qualifications:

1. A SAQA evaluation of the completed qualification or a comprehensive Foreign Qualification Report
2. TOEFL or IELTS or Pearson Test of English or Oxford Test of English test results (if applicable)
3. Certified copy of passport

Admissions are subject to departmental admissions processes and are based on the content of and performance in the prior degree, bridging arrangements (where required), academic merit, and prior work experience (if applicable).

Minimum Admissions Requirements

1. Bachelor of Radiography Honours (or equivalent) degree in the field of Nuclear Medicine
2. Registration as a radiographer with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
3. Students from countries other than South Africa must provide proof of registration as a radiographer with the regulatory body in their own country

Other Programme-Specific Information

• (TNM 802) Applied research methodology 802 or an equivalent module must be attended satisfactorily.

Pass with Distinction

A minimum of 75% must be obtained in the dissertation to obtain the degree with distinction.

Core Modules

• KDE 890: Dissertation: Nuclear medicine 890 (Credits: 180.00)
• TNM 802: Applied research methodology 802 (Credits: 0.00, attendance module only)

General Academic Regulations and Student Rules

The General Academic Regulations and General Student Rules apply to all faculties and registered students of the University. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with these regulations. Ignorance concerning these regulations will not be accepted as an excuse for any transgression.

Regulations, Degree Requirements, and Information

Faculty regulations, information on, and requirements for the degrees are subject to change and may be amended after publication.

University of Pretoria Programme Qualification Mix (PQM) Verification Project

The University is engaged in an ongoing effort to align its qualifications and programmes with the Higher Education Qualification Sub-Framework (HEQSF) criteria. Changes to UP qualification and programme names may occur as a result of the HEQSF initiative. Students are advised to contact their faculties if they have any questions.