AML and UWE Bristol address growing demand for PETCT with introduction of PG Cert
In a move expected to transform imaging education, Alliance Medical Limited (AML) and the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) have joined forces to co-design and develop what is said to be the UK’s first PETCT Postgraduate Certificate. The first cohort is due in September 2026.
The initiative is a response to the growing demand for PETCT as a diagnostic tool, addressing workforce needs by creating robust educational pathways to support its growth, accessibility and delivery.
“Our success is built on strong, collaborative relationships with partners, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients,” said AML managing director Pete Winchester. “This collaboration with UWE Bristol will be no exception. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare innovation and patient care.”
The partnership unites AML’s clinical experience as a national PETCT contract holder for NHS England and its position as a sector leader in molecular imaging with UWE Bristol’s expertise in healthcare education. Together, they aim to set a new standard in specialist training, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to meet future service demands.
The PETCT PG Cert will enable diagnostic radiographers and nuclear medicine technologists to deliver high quality care in an increasingly complex and demanding healthcare landscape.
Dean and head of UWE Bristol’s School of Health and Social Wellbeing Dr Adele Drew-Hill commented: “We are extremely proud that this PG Cert is the first qualification of its kind in the UK – a shining example of how both UWE Bristol and AML continue to lead in advanced diagnostic imaging, improving outcomes for patients and meeting the needs of employers across the sector. This collaborative development marks the beginning of wider strategic initiatives that we will be exploring, and we are excited about the opportunities this partnership will bring.”
Lead picture: AML strategic workforce partnership manager Claire Eckerlsey and UWE Bristol vice chancellor Sir Steve West, sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
Read this report on page 24 of the January 2026 issue of RAD Magazine.
