| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-12-04 | - |
| 2024-01-15 | - |
Program Overview
This 10-day course provides a comprehensive foundation in medical physics for radiotherapy, covering principles, dosimetry, equipment usage, and quality assurance. Entry requirements include 6 months of oncology experience and a degree with a 2.1 or equivalent in a relevant field.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This 10-day course will give you a broad knowledge of medical physics as it applies to the clinical practice of radiotherapy.
- Explain the basic physics principles that underpin radiotherapy, e.g. types of radiation, atomic structure etc;
- Explain the principles of radiation dosimetry;
- Explain the principles of therapeutic radiation physics including X-rays, electron beam physics, radioactive sources, use of unsealed sources and Brachytherapy;
- Describe how to use radiotherapy equipment both for tumour localisation, planning and treatment;
- Define quality assurance and quality control, in the context of radiotherapy and the legal requirements;
- Explain the principles and practice of radiation protection, dose limits, screening and protection mechanisms.
Assessment:
After the end of the first week of teaching, the students will be required to complete a series of structured question problems, based around the requirements of the FRCR Part I examinations and contribute 30% towards the overall module mark. At the start of the second week a tutorial will go over these questions, then later that week, students will do an MCQ exam based on the first weeks teaching (20%). At the end of the second week of teaching, students will have to complete a critical appraisal based written assignment (50%).
Teaching:
Professor Stuart Green, Head of Medical Physics, University Hospital Birmingham NHS TrustHon Professor of Radiological Physics, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Birmingham
Other:
This module can be taken as a stand alone course if required. Entry requirements if taken as a stand alone course: 6 months oncology experience and holding a degree, preferably a 2.1 or equivalent qualifications in an appropriate medical/scientific subject.
University of Birmingham Summary
Overview:
The University of Birmingham is a leading global university with a strong focus on research and innovation. It is committed to developing solutions for a thriving planet and improving the health of people around the world.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The University of Birmingham offers a welcoming environment for students, with opportunities to settle in, make new friends, discover the city of Birmingham, and prepare for their studies. The university also has a vision for its campus development in the next 20 years, aiming to enhance and refine the global campuses.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Global Impact:
The university's research is focused on addressing major global issues, such as climate change and global health.Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
The university encourages collaboration across disciplines to drive innovation and find solutions to complex problems.Pioneering Breakthroughs:
The university is known for its pioneering research and breakthroughs in various fields.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university has five research challenge themes that guide its focus and draw on its vast expertise and resources. These themes showcase the university's pioneering breakthroughs, multidisciplinary collaboration, and significant global impact.
