IIT Kharagpur Launches Masters in Nuclear Medicine, Medical Physics for Cancer Research
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News18•31-01-2026, 17:47
IIT Kharagpur Launches Masters in Nuclear Medicine, Medical Physics for Cancer Research
- •IIT Kharagpur, VECC, and CNCI signed an MoU to launch M.Sc. courses in Nuclear Medicine and Medical Physics.
- •The collaboration aims to develop skilled human resources for cancer treatment and research in India.
- •Admission to these programs will be through the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM), starting from the 2026–27 academic year.
- •The initiative is part of IIT Kharagpur's vision for integrated medical education and modern healthcare services.
- •Future plans include day-care chemotherapy, advanced radiology, and AI-based cancer technology at Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Super Speciality Hospital.
Why It Matters: IIT Kharagpur's new M.Sc. programs will boost cancer research and treatment expertise in India.
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