BSc Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine),
About this course
BSc in Nuclear Medicine, applying Physics to the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The course examines the medical applications of isotopes and radiation, from diagnostic imaging to the treatment of conditions including cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders. Clinical training is integrated into the programme, covering the operation and maintenance of specialised diagnostic equipment.
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What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 25%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 8%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 25%
- Wales: 27%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the NSHCS (National School of Health Care Science), on behalf of Health education England, for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Health-care Science Practitioner on the AHCS (Academy for Healthcare and Science) voluntary accredited register.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine), at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine), at Swansea University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine), at Swansea University?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine), at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BSc Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine), at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the NSHCS (National School of Health Care Science), on behalf of Health education England, for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Health-care Science Practitioner on the AHCS (Academy for Healthcare and Science) voluntary accredited register.
How many students continue on BSc Healthcare Science (Nuclear Medicine), at Swansea University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.