Ionising Radiation in Medicine

Overview

Interactions of radiation with matter; Introduction to radio-biology; Interaction of Charged Particles with Biological Matter; Modern approaches to Radiotherapy; Selected Modern Radiation Research Topics

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

Comprehend the basis for radiation-based physical measurements pertinent to the human body

Appreciate the role of modern radiation medical devices and the underlying physics at work

Analyse and quantify the physical processes at work in a range of medical applications.

Skills

Problem solving. Searching for and evaluating information from a range of sources. Written and oral communication of scientific concepts in a clear and concise manner. Working independently and meeting deadlines.

Assessment

NONE