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Umeå University
Physics of Radiotherapy
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, chem…
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- 3 May 2027
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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
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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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- 2027-05-03
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- Education offering e.uoh.umu.3ra030.3100g.20271
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- 2026-09-23T10:39:28.642986+00:00
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- 8e217193-f5fa-4778-b085-a4521fd03e8d
- Education identity in the source
- i.uoh.umu.3ra030.3100g.20271
- Offering identity in the source
- e.uoh.umu.3ra030.3100g.20271
- Education-form source code
- HS
- Education code in the source
- 3RA030
- Change time according to the source
- 2025-12-11T09:41:08
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