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Umeå University
Radiation Biology and Radiation Protection
The course covers basic knowledge on biological effects of radiation and risks on cellular level to humans, factors that affect the dose-effect relationship and a deeper knowledge on radiation protection for ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, both in legislation and practical radiation protection technology. The c…
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Overview
The course covers basic knowledge on biological effects of radiation and risks on cellular level to humans, factors that affect the dose-effect relationship and a deeper knowledge on radiation protection for ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, both in legislation and practical radiation protection technology. The course covers radiation effects at cellular level including the formation of free radicals, chromosome breakage and repair mechanisms as well as target theory and the dose-response curves. It also includes radiation effects on individual organs and humans, somatic, genetic as well as immediate and late radiation damages and factors affecting the relationship between dose and biological effects. The course also covers in-depth knowledge of radiation protection, international recommendations, Swedish radiation protection legislation and regulations for ionizing, ultraviolet, laser and electromagnetic fields. It also includes methods for personal dosimetry, radiation protection instruments and handling of radioactive substances. The course includes mandatory lab and seminars. The course comprises two modules: 1. Theory, 6.0 credits 2. Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits
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University: At least 90 ECTS credits including the courses Radiation Dosimetry 15 ECTS, Environmental Radiology 7.5 ECTS, Introductory Course in Medicine, 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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- 2027-01-18
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- e.uoh.umu.3ra033.a3109.20271
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- HS
- Education code in the source
- 3RA033
- Change time according to the source
- 2025-12-11T09:41:09
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