Radiotherapy Physics MED5302

  • Academic Session: 2024-25
  • School: School of Medicine Dentistry and Nursing
  • Credits: 15
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No

Short Description

This course provides a foundation knowledge and in-depth learning of all aspects of Radiotherapy Physics.

Timetable

This course is made up of lectures and tutorials in semester 1.

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

none

Assessment

Assessment

Written exam (70%)

Two written assignments (30% total, 1500 words each)

Main Assessment In: December

Course Aims

The aims of this course are to:

■ Explore the application of Radiotherapy Physics in the treatment of cancer

■ Demonstate an advanced knowledge and in-depth understanding of the application of; dosimetry, radiotherapy equipment, quality assurance, radiation saftey, treatment planning, imaging, computer systems and network connectitvity in the patient's Radiotherapy pathway.

■ Describe recent and emerging developments in Radiotherapy Physics

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of a range of advanced radiotherapy techniques, evaluate when they should be applied, and their relevance in the treatment of various cancer sites;

■ explain the physical principles relevant to a range of advanced radiotherapy techniques including both the technology and clinical application

■ describe and critically appraise the current radiation safety and radiation protection legislation and guidance as it applies to Radiotherapy.

■ Apply the ideas and techniques developed in the lectures to solve a variety of Radiotherapy Physics problems

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.