Physics of Diagnostic Radiology

Education facts

Code: FK8031

The course covers production of x-rays and optima radiation quality for different types of diagnostic investigations. Methods to optimize image quality- absorbed dose and different imaging detection methods are image processing are discussed in detail. Special investigation methods as computer tomography and mammography are covered. An important part of the course is radiation protection aspects, related both to patients and staff. Both legal and practical aspects are covered. One part of the course implies practical work where the student actively is a part of a clinical medical physics environment and accomplishes quality controls on x-ray diagnostic equipment. The principles of generating and detecting ultra sound is covered. Different clinical applications of ultrasound such as pulse-echo methods and Doppler methods are together with quality controls an important part of the course.

Entry requirements

For admission to the course, a bachelor's degree in physics is required, and knowledge is required equivalent to Radiation Sources with Medical Applications, 7.5 credits (FK5028), Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter, 9 credits (FK5029), Radiation Detectors and Measurement Methods, 7.5 credits (FK5030) and Radiation Dosimetry, 7.5 credits (FK5031). In addition, knowledge corresponding to the courses Basic Radiobiology, 9 credits (FK7065), Image and System Analysis, 9 credits (FK7064) and Radiation Protection with Environmental Radiology, 7.5 credits (FK8030) is required. Additionally, access to the course requires knowledge equivalent to upper secondary school English B/English 6.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Physics of Diagnostic Radiology

  Stockholm University

  Start date: 17 December 2025

  End date: 17 February 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %