The Breast Education Centre in Nottingham is one of the leading training centres in the United Kingdom. The centre was established in 1988 in recognition of its long-standing experience and expertise in breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment and research.

The Education Centre provides a comprehensive range of theoretical and practical courses and study days for all health care professionals involved in breast cancer screening and symptomatic breast disease diagnosis and treatment.

Over 60% of UK professionals involved in screening and symptomatic services have attended courses at Nottingham. The centre increasingly attracts numbers of delegates from across Europe, North America, the Far East, Australasia and South Africa.

European Commission

Training in breast cancer screening.

Royal College of Surgeons

Higher surgical training in breast surgery.

Royal College of Radiologists

Multi-disciplinary and specialist courses for Radiologists, which comply with the syllabus for breast screening training.

Royal College of Pathologists

Specialist breast courses. Excellent on-site facilities exist for to support practical breast pathology training.

Society of Radiographers

Education and training required for the Post Graduate Award in Mammography for Radiographers.