Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology

Preparing the next generation of industry experts

The Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology excels in delivering comprehensive care through our specialised clinical divisions: Nuclear Medicine, Radiodiagnosis, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Physics. Radiobiology, an integral part of our department, complements our expertise by offering insights into the biological effects of radiation.

The Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology excels in several core functions and services. Teaching and learning are at the forefront of our mission, offering extensive programs for postgraduate students, medical students during their clinical rotations, radiography students from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, and medical physicists in partnership with the Faculty of Science. Research is a cornerstone of our work, with our divisions actively contributing to numerous publications and advancements in medical imaging and oncology.

We also engage in international collaboration through the International Atomic Energy Agency, supporting the training of fellows from Africa in Nuclear Medicine, Medical Physics, and Radiation Oncology. Our main services include comprehensive care for in-patients and outpatients at Tygerberg Hospital, with specialised imaging and treatment services, as well as extending Nuclear Medicine services to patients referred from regional and secondary hospitals.

For expert care in medical imaging, radiation oncology, and nuclear medicine, the Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology is your trusted partner. Contact us to learn more about our services and training opportunities.

Contact us
+27 21 938 4352
[email protected] 

Physical address
Tygerberg Campus
Francie van Zijl Drive

“Our main services include comprehensive care for in-patients and outpatients at Tygerberg Hospital, with specialised imaging and treatment services, as well as extending Nuclear Medicine services to patients referred from regional and secondary hospitals.”

Our programmes

BSc Hons (Medical Physics)

Offered through the Faculty of Health Sciences Physics Department, this programme lays the groundwork for a deeper understanding of medical physics.

Postgraduate Radiological Physics Courses

Dive into the specialised world of radiological physics with courses from the Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology.

MSc Med Sc (Medical Physics)

This research-focused degree is for BSc Hons graduates who want to contribute to advancements in medical physics.

Internships (Medical Physics)

Gain practical experience with this two-year, full-time internship programme in medical physics. These internships offer invaluable hands-on training for students.

Specialised Radiological Physics Training

Hone your skills in one of three programmes tailored for medical registrars:

  • Therapy Physics: Focused on MMed Radiation Oncology registrars.
  • Diagnostic Physics: Designed for MMed Diagnostic Radiology registrars.
  • Nuclear Medicine Physics: Ideal for MMed Nuclear Medicine registrars.

MMed (Nuclear Medicine)

This four-year programme trains registrars in clinical nuclear medicine by blending academic theory with practical application. Students explore anatomy, physiology and physics while delivering real-world care to patients.

MSc in Nuclear Medicine

For scientists and pharmacists looking to specialise, this research-based degree offers the perfect opportunity to study nuclear medicine.

PhD in Nuclear Medicine

Take your passion for nuclear medicine to the next level by conducting groundbreaking research and contributing to innovation in the field.

International Training Programmes

Through a partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the division welcomes fellows from across Africa for tailored training in nuclear medicine.

MMed Radiological Diagnosis

This comprehensive programme trains registrars in the art and science of diagnostic imaging, preparing them for a career in radiodiagnosis.

Supernumerary Training Programme

Designed for registrars from other African countries, this programme helps expand specialist healthcare expertise across the continent.

MMed (Radiation Therapy)

One of South Africa’s leading programmes for clinical oncologists. Over four years, students combine theoretical learning, clinical training and a research project to graduate with an MMed. (Radiation Therapy) degree and an FC Rad Onc qualification.