Physics of Nuclear Medicine

Utbildningsfakta

Kod: 3RA029

The course provides knowledge of various nuclear diagnostic methods to track the transport and turnover of chemical substances in biological and other systems, and to provide training in controlling and optimizing advanced nuclear diagnostic equipment. The course covers technology for the production of radionuclides, pharmacological requirements, measurement of uptake and excretion and radioimmunoassays. Furthermore, nuclear medical equipment such as gamma cameras, multidetector systems, emission computed tomography, positron cameras and control measurements for these are treated. Finally, applied internal dosimetry, multicompartment analysis, patient and staff radiation protection are covered. The course includes a compulsory laboratory part. The course comprises three modules 1. Theory part, 2.5 credits 2. Calculation part, 2.5 credits 3. Laboratory work, 2.5 credits

Behörighet

University: At least 90 ECTS credits including the courses Radiation Dosimetry, 15 ECTS, Introductory Course in Medicine, 5 ECTS, Radiation Biology and Radiation Protection, 7.5 ECTS, Physics of X-Rays, 7.5 ECTS, or corresponding. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

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• Physics of Nuclear Medicine

  Umeå University

  Startdatum: 19 februari 2027

  Slutdatum: 24 mars 2027

  Studietakt: 100 %