M.Sc Nuclear Medicine Technology at MCHP

Manipal

Choose a Future at the Heart of Medical Innovation

The M.Sc. in Nuclear Medicine Technology at the Manipal College of Health Professions prepares you to excel in diagnostic and therapeutic applications of nuclear medicine. Across four semesters, you study radiopharmacy, imaging sciences, radiation physics, and clinical procedures, gaining knowledge that strengthens your understanding of how nuclear techniques transform healthcare.

You learn within a collaborative and research-oriented environment, working closely with expert faculty, modern laboratories, and clinical facilities at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. Through continuous academic and practical engagement, you gain technical precision, professional ethics, and the confidence to lead in diagnostic imaging and therapeutic nuclear medicine.

Program Highlights

AERB-Approved Training Facilities: Access both pre-clinical research laboratories and advanced clinical nuclear medicine units throughout your course duration.

Structured Academic Progression: Learn through a semester-based credit system that maintains a balance between theory and practical immersion.

Skill-Based Evaluation: Continuous internal assessment and end-semester examinations measure your academic and clinical growth.

Expert Faculty and Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals across radiopharmacy, nuclear physics, and clinical imaging.

Strong Placement Record: Graduates secure positions in reputed hospitals, research centers, and international healthcare systems.

Lab Work

You conduct experiments in a Type-II AERB-approved radioisotope laboratory and gain proficiency in radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control.

Research Project

You apply your learning through projects in nuclear imaging and radiopharmaceutical research at university-affiliated centers.

Internships

You complete internships at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, and partner institutions such as BALCO Hospital Raipur and Siemens Healthineers Bengaluru, gaining exposure to both clinical and research-oriented practices.

Lab Work

You conduct experiments in a Type-II AERB-approved radioisotope laboratory and gain proficiency in radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control.

Lab Work

You conduct experiments in a Type-II AERB-approved radioisotope laboratory and gain proficiency in radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit List based on MET score

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Formalities

Additional Requirements

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Requirements.

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must have successfully completed one of the following from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent: • B.Sc. Nuclear Medicine Technology • B.Sc. Nuclear Medicine Technology + PGDNMT • Medical Imaging Technology • Medical Laboratory Technology • Medical Radiation Technology • Any equivalent qualification

You must have the required Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience.

You must appear for the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) and secure the required cutoff.

*Eligibility and admission process for Allied Health Sciences (AHS) postgraduate programs are subject to change as per the directions of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP).

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Konkani Speaking Students
SAGES Scholarship

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG & PG programs; Mother tongue must be Konkani

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver on program fee

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The scholarship will be extended in subsequent years only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of the previous year before the due date for payment of the annual program fee.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilised, back to MAHE Manipal.

To Know More

Program Highlights

AERB-Approved Training Facilities: Access both pre-clinical research laboratories and advanced clinical nuclear medicine units throughout your course duration.

Structured Academic Progression: Learn through a semester-based credit system that maintains a balance between theory and practical immersion.

Skill-Based Evaluation: Continuous internal assessment and end-semester examinations measure your academic and clinical growth.

Expert Faculty and Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals across radiopharmacy, nuclear physics, and clinical imaging.

Strong Placement Record: Graduates secure positions in reputed hospitals, research centers, and international healthcare systems.

Lab Work

You conduct experiments in a Type-II AERB-approved radioisotope laboratory and gain proficiency in radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control.

Research Project

You apply your learning through projects in nuclear imaging and radiopharmaceutical research at university-affiliated centers.

Internships

Lab Work

You conduct experiments in a Type-II AERB-approved radioisotope laboratory and gain proficiency in radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control.

Lab Work

You conduct experiments in a Type-II AERB-approved radioisotope laboratory and gain proficiency in radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Apply advanced knowledge in radiopharmacy, PET-CT imaging, and therapeutic nuclear medicine.

Demonstrate clinical and research skills in hospital and nuclear pharmacy environments.

Design and implement studies for developing new radiochemicals and radiopharmaceuticals.

Practice with strong ethical awareness, teamwork, and professional communication.

Use analytical and problem-solving abilities to address challenges in clinical nuclear medicine.

Commit to lifelong learning, innovation, and research that contribute to the healthcare sector.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit List based on MET score

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Formalities

Additional Requirements

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Requirements.

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Additional Requirements

Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience Requirements.

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must have the required Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience.

You must appear for the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) and secure the required cutoff.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

You study the foundations of nuclear medicine, covering radiopharmacy, radiation physics, radiobiology, and anatomy relevant to imaging. Training includes lab-based sessions on handling radioisotopes, image acquisition techniques, and safety procedures in diagnostic settings.

Program Duration

3 Years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 6,32,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 9,900

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Konkani Speaking Students
SAGES Scholarship

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG & PG programs; Mother tongue must be Konkani

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver on program fee

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

To Know More

M.Sc Nuclear Medicine Technology at MCHP

Choose a Future at the Heart of Medical Innovation

Program Highlights

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

3 Years

INR 6,32,000

USD 9,900

Program Highlights

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect

Qualification

3 Years

INR 6,32,000

USD 9,900