BFUHS M.Sc Nuclear Medicine Technology FAQs
Ques. What is the career scope after M.Sc Nuclear Medicine Technology from BFUHS?
Ans. Graduates of M.Sc Nuclear Medicine Technology from BFUHS can work as nuclear medicine technologists in government and private teaching hospitals, cancer centres, and advanced diagnostic imaging institutes. Roles include operating PET-CT and SPECT scanners, preparing radiopharmaceuticals, and assisting in radionuclide therapy under nuclear medicine physician supervision. Opportunities also exist in central government institutes such as AIIMS, PGIMER, and BARC-affiliated hospitals that operate nuclear medicine departments.
Ques. What subjects are covered in the M.Sc Nuclear Medicine Technology programme?
Ans. The programme covers radiation physics, radiopharmacy, radiobiology, instrumentation including gamma cameras and PET-CT systems, nuclear medicine imaging procedures for oncology and cardiology, SPECT imaging, radiation protection and safety regulations, quality control of radiopharmaceuticals, and radionuclide therapy techniques. Clinical training in the nuclear medicine departments of BFUHS-affiliated teaching hospitals forms a core component of the 2-year programme.
Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Sc Nuclear Medicine Technology at BFUHS?
Ans. Candidates with a B.Sc degree in Physics and Chemistry (non-medical stream) or B.Sc with Zoology and Biotechnology (medical stream) are eligible. B.Sc in Nuclear Medicine Technology and B.Sc in Biophysics graduates also qualify. A minimum 50% aggregate in the qualifying degree is required for General category applicants. Admission is through the BFUHS entrance examination conducted annually for MSc Allied Health Courses at affiliated colleges.
Ques. What are the total fees for M.Sc Nuclear Medicine Technology at BFUHS?
Ans. The total tuition fee for the 2-year M.Sc Nuclear Medicine Technology programme at BFUHS-affiliated colleges is INR 80,000, at an annual fee of INR 40,000 per year. Hostel charges are optional and range from INR 15,000 to INR 24,000 per year. SC and BC candidates from Punjab can apply for Post Matric Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in to cover tuition fees.
Ques. Is M.Sc Nuclear Medicine Technology a growing field in India?
Ans. Yes. Nuclear medicine is a rapidly expanding field in India driven by growth in cancer care, cardiac imaging, and neurological disorder diagnosis. The National Cancer Grid and government cancer care mission are expanding PET-CT access to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, creating demand for trained nuclear medicine technologists. Government initiatives such as the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission are funding new nuclear medicine units in district hospitals, expanding career opportunities for trained graduates.


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