Radiotherapy and nuclear medicine from an engineering perspective

Education facts

Code: 3SV005

The course provides a deep understanding of the current technical applications used in a modern nuclear medicine department and within radiation therapy The course deals with the technical structure of the equipment as well as troubleshooting, service and quality assurance. This includes accelerators for clinical use, microwave generation, magnetron, klystron, beam transport, vacuum systems, leak detection and parameters affecting the beam field and its interlock system. Furthermore, control programs and quality assurance, the use of computerized measurement systems for 3D beam field analysis, ion chambers, diodes, film and more are covered for testing the performance and control of therapy beam sources.  The course includes two modules: Theory 5 credits Laboratory, 2.5 credits

Entry requirements

At least 90 credits including a basic course in medical technology or equivalent. English A and Swedish for basic eligibility for university 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.

• Radiotherapy and nuclear medicine from an engineering perspective

  Umeå University

  Umeå

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 24 March 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %