The programme at a glance

With three distinct modules delivered by the University of Ljubljana, the ETH Zurich and the University of Leipzig, the CAS ETH Rad. Pharm. brings together distinct and complementary disciplines. The programme is structured along the entire radiopharmaceutical pathway from design to radionuclide production to radiochemical synthesis, pharmaceutical preparation and quality control. It also encompasses GMP production, clinical translation and administration, imaging, therapy and evaluation. It gives you the breadth and depth of knowledge you need to work with radiopharmaceuticals in healthcare settings, research, the pharmaceutical industry or in a regulatory context.

Programme essentials

The CAS ETH Rad. Pharm. is designed for pharmacists, chemists, biochemists and other natural scientists who want to expand their knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals. The EANM-recognised postgraduate programme consists of three standalone modules that can be completed in any order – allowing you to structure your learning more flexibly. Delivered across three locations, this continuing education pathway combines academic teaching with clinical experience and industrial practice and offers you access to a specialised research infrastructure. The CAS ETH Rad. Pharm. is worth a total of 12 ECTS credits. To work towards EANM Radiopharmacy Certification, you also require two years of documented practical experience and radiation safety training.

Who is this programme designed for?

The CAS ETH Rad. Pharm. is aimed at natural scientists with different academic backgrounds and levels of experience who want to deepen their knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals and to develop the skill set needed to work in this important field. It is particularly suited to pharmacists, chemists, biochemists and other professionals in hospitals, industry, research or regulatory environments – especially those preparing to assume greater responsibility for radiopharmaceutical production and quality control or seeking the theoretical qualification required for EANM Radiopharmacy Certification.

One programme, three modules, multiple disciplines

The programme offers a structured yet flexible framework for learning, with three distinct modules delivered by three leading universities. The two-week modules can be completed in any order, and there are six months between modules, allowing you to study without putting you career on hold. Each module includes oral and written examinations and the CAS ETH Rad. Pharm. is worth a total of 12 ECTS credits.