Newprospectus 2022-23. cdr

Awarded by: The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical 
University, Chennai
Accredited by: AERB (Atomic Energy Regulatory 
Board), India
Nuclear Medicine Technology is the medical 
speciality concerned with the use of small amounts of 
radioactive material for the diagnosis of various 
diseases and treatment of a few diseases. Nuclear 
Medicine scans reveal biological processes that take 
place at cellular and subcellular level and are now 
accepted as an integral part of molecular imaging. 
Theranostics is also an integral part of this field, 
wherein the same tracer can be used for both 
diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Technologists apply the art and skill of diagnostic 
imaging and treatment through safe and effective use 
of radionuclides.
This course will
1. Help in acquiring adequate knowledge and 
technical skills for the use of sophisticated 
instrumentation such as gamma cameras, thyroid 
uptake probes, PET scanner, cyclotron, dedicated 
software to generate digital images, and preparation 
of radio pharmaceuticals, as applied to patient care
2. Enrich their knowledge of medical physics, 
molecular imaging and theranostics.
3. Develop research activities on newer radio 
pharmaceuticals related to SPECT-CT, PET-CT and 
Cyclotron.
4. Acquire knowledge about functioning principles 
and layout of Cyclotron, which is used in the 
production of several useful medical radio 
pharmaceuticals
5. Develop a compassionate approach towards the 
needs of patients.
Students participate in the daily operation of the 
Nuclear Medicine department under the supervision 
of Radiation Safety Officer and Nuclear Medicine 
physicians. The course also includes maintaining 
patient records and documents regarding the amount 
and type of radio-nuclides that is received, used and 
discarded. When preparing radio pharmaceuticals, 
technologists adhere to safety standards that keep the 
chance of radiation exposure as low as possible to 
staff and patients.
Master of Science (Bioethics)
Bioethics has become an integral part of medical 
education, training, services and research. Research 
ethics has become increasingly important with India 
being a hub for clinical research. Newer technology in 
medicine has introduced new moral questions for 
debate. The advent of increasing privatization and 
corporatization of medical care has introduced new 
dilemmas in ethics. The medical professional of 
tomorrow will need to be equipped with a itudes 
and skills to deal with this challenging environment. 
The quantum of teaching in ethics in the current 
medical undergraduate and post-graduate training is 
grossly inadequate for meeting these challenges. 
There is therefore the need to create a band of 
professionals who can enhance the quality of 
education and research in bioethics. Currently the 
courses which are offered are few.
Objective of the Course
The objective of M.Sc. Bio-Ethics Program is to 
promote knowledge in Bioethics. The Programme 
aims to train medical, nursing and allied health 
professionals so as to equip them with knowledge 
and skills to:
a. analyze cases in a clinical environment.
b. be a competent IRB member.
c. be an efficient teacher of Bio Ethics.
d. conduct research on the Bio ethics
Examinations
The duration of the M.Sc. (Bioethics) course is two 
years and the students should complete the course in 
4 years, failing which he/she will be discharged from 
the course. There shall be two examinations, one at 
the end of year 1 and the other at the end of the year 2. 
A candidate will be permi ed to appear in year 2 
examinations, only if he/she passes the year 1 subjects. 
A Dissertation must be submi ed by the candidate 
three months before the final and second year 
examinations.

---

115