Physics of Radiotherapy

Utbildningsfakta

Kod: 3RA030

The course deals with different methods and highlights key safety aspects of radiotherapy and provides a good basis for work as a medical physicist in a radiotherapy department. The course covers methods of internal and external radiotherapy, intensity modulation, as well as combination treatment with surgery, chemotherapy or hyperthermia. Different calculation algorithms for treatment planning, the impact of inhomogeneities, simulation and control systems as well as radiation biological aspects of radiation therapy with models for fractional treatment are studied. Radiation protection aspects for both patients and staff is also included. The course includes  mandatory laboratory work. The course comprises two modules: 1. Theory, 3.5 credits 2. Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits

Behörighet

Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.University: Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 7.5 ECTS, Physics of X-Rays 7.5 ECTS and Applied Dosimetry 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 Radiotherapy

  Umeå University

  Startdatum: 3 maj 2027

  Slutdatum: 6 juni 2027

  Studietakt: 67 %