What is it about?

This module provides the trainee with the knowledge that underpins the radiotherapy physics specialism in the second year of the Modernising Scientific Careers Scientist Training Programme and gives the trainee the tools to undertake project based learning in the workplace and meet the STP curriculum as approved by the Medical Education England Healthcare Science Programme Board.

Who is it for?

Health care science workforce

What will participants learn?

Intended Knowledge Outcomes:
•Demonstrate a critical understanding of the fundamental mathematical and scientific principles of radiation as a therapeutic tool.
•Demonstrate a critical understanding of the design, operation, quality assurance and safety processes and features of radiotherapy and dosimetry equipment.
•Demonstrate a critical understanding of the fundamentals of radiotherapy planning for external beam radiotherapy.

Intended Skill Outcomes:
•Critically compare 3D dose calculation algorithms, their input requirements and the limitations of the methods employed.
•Analyse and evaluate data to maintain and deliver a safe environment to deliver radiation therapy.

How will it be delivered?

2 week teaching block

How will participants be assessed?

90 minute written examination
2300 word case study

What experience / qualifications do participants need?

Applicants must have an honours degree (1st or 2:1) in a pure or applied science area relevant to the specialism for which they are applying. Applicants with a relevant 2:2 degree will also be considered if they have an MSc or PhD in the specialism for which they are applying.

Code

CVR8009
Level

7

Credits

20

When is it?  

17 - 28/02/2020

Where is it?

Newcastle University

What are the contact dates students need to attend university?

17 - 28/02/2020

 

University Contact Details

Name:Rob Carter
Email: pgclinsci@ncl.ac.uk
Telephone: 0191 208 7223

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