Physics in Medicine

Overview

Fundamental principles, and technical and clinical applications of: interaction of electromagnetic radiation and ionising radiation with the body, lasers for therapy and imaging, ultrasound, radiation imaging techniques, radiotherapy, magnetic resonance imaging.

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

Describe, apply and discuss the underlying physical principles of techniques used for medical imaging techniques and treatment of diseased tissue with light and radiation.

Evaluate the relative merits of current and future imaging and therapeutic techniques.

Make quantitative estimates of relevant physical parameters such as penetration depth and radiation dose.

Skills

Problem solving. Searching for and evaluating information from a range of sources. Communicating scientific concepts in a clear and concise manner both orally and in written form. Working independently and with a group of peers. Time management and the ability to meet deadlines.

Assessment

NONE