Physics of X-rays

Education facts

Code: 3RA052

The course deals with equipment and methods for X-ray diagnostics, primarily for clinical applications, and provides training in optimizing and controlling such equipment. The course covers techniques and methods in for instance conventional  x-ray diagnostics, computer tomography, image quality and patient dose optimization. Furthermore, description of image delivery systems with scattering and transfer functions, Fourier transformation and digital image processing is discussed. The course includes a compulsory laboratory part. The course includes two modules 1. Theory, 4.5 credits 2. Laboratory, 3 credits

Entry requirements

University: Access to the course requires at least 90 credits including the courses Medical orientation 5 ECTS or Medicine for engineers 6 ECTS, Measurement methods and radiation detectors 7.5 ECTS alternatively Industrial radiation physics 7.5 ECTS or equivalent knowledge. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies if the education is given in Swedish.

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 X-rays

  Umeå University

  Start date: 3 December 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %