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Subject description

This subject is intended to lead to an understanding of the techniques involved in diagnostic and therapeutic uses of radioactive isotopes in medicine. Topics covered will include: A review of homoeostasis and cellular functions, epidemiology of disease; abnormal cell growth; benign and malignant tumours; cell kill; introduction to particle accelerators; … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Pre-Requisite

Equivalence

PHYS966 - Physics of Radiotherapy

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Engagement hours

Contact Hours:2 hour lecture, 2 hour practical

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Summarise the processes giving rise to abnormal cell development.
2.
Discuss the effects of various treatments for malignant tumors at a cellular level.
3.
Determine the most effective dosage of various radiations for different therapeutic purposes.
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Computer-model the process including the design of radiation shielding and sequel of the treatment.
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Use different types of particle detectors and determine nuclear radiation doses and depth dose profiles.
6.
Apply techniques which give knowledge of electron and photon interaction in biological tissues.

Assessment details

Final exam

Written short essays & calculations based on lab activit

Mid-session exam

Work integrated learning

Applied WIL:This subject has "Applied WIL". Students in this subject will experience both coursework and a work-related opportunity that typically includes interaction and feedback with industry.

Textbook information

The Physics of Radiotherapy X-rays & Electrons 2nd edition, Peter Metcalfe, Tomas Kron, and Peter Hoban. Medical Physics Publishing, 2007.

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