MPY8006 : Radiotherapy Physics 2
MPY8006 : Radiotherapy Physics 2
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Judith Mott
- Co-Module Leader: Mr David Morgan
- Lecturer: Dr Joe Whitbourn, Dr Sam Warren, Mr Josh Kirby, Mr Stephen Hedley, Miss Karen Hawthorn, Dr John Byrne, Mr Nick West
- Deputy Module Leader: Mr JJ Wyatt
- Owning School: School of Medical Education
- Teaching Location: Mixed Location
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 30 |
| ECTS Credits: | 15.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module provides the trainee with the knowledge that underpins the Radiotherapy Physics specialism in the third year of the MSc and gives the trainee the tools to undertake learning in the workplace.
Outline Of Syllabus
Imaging in radiotherapy
Superficial radiotherapy
Radiobiology
Radiation safety in radiotherapy
IT and networking
Current radiotherapy developments
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On completion of the module students should have:
1. A critical understanding of the scientific and technological principles underpinning imaging, planning and delivery of radiotherapy.
2. A fundamental knowledge of an extensive range of therapeutic techniques utilising radiation.
Intended Skill Outcomes
On completion of the module students should be able to:
1. Select and justify in a range of clinical situations the application of scientific and technical principles to develop and deliver external beam therapeutic interventions.
2. Critically describe the commissioning process within a regulatory framework for new equipment with reference to LINACS, orthovoltage, treatment planning systems and imaging equipment.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Formative assessments |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Non-synchronous online: voice over.PPT |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 34 | 1:00 | 34:00 | Present in person: Lectures/demonstrations/visits |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 35 | 1:00 | 35:00 | Summative assessments |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Present in person: Practicals and results analysis |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 161 | 1:00 | 161:00 | Independent and self-directed research, module reading list |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 7 | 1:00 | 7:00 | Present in person: Tutorial/problem based learning/scenario practice/student led learning |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 45 | 1:00 | 45:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Present in person: guest lectures |
| Total | 300:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The underpinning knowledge of the scientific and technical principles of radiotherapy and of the range of therapeutic techniques utilising radiation will be delivered via lecture materials and further supported through additional activities on the VLE.
Small group teaching will be used to explore complex topics, supported by student problem based learning and group discussions.
Small group teaching and coursework will further develop critical understanding and appraisal and analysis skills particularly in regard to the radiotherapy commissioning process for new equipment within the prevailing regulatory framework.
Academic skills activities support students to develop the skills to select and justify in a range of clinical situations the application of scientific and technical principles to develop and deliver external beam therapeutic interventions.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 50 | Unseen written (closed book) PIP exam. To pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the exam. |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiation Safety Physics 2 | 1 | N/A | |
| Imaging with Ionising Radiation 2 | 1 | N/A | |
| Imaging with Non Ionising Radiation 2 | 1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 50 | 2,800 word Essay |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 1 | M | Example examination. Students are invited to sit under examination conditions after which feedback is provided. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Within the written examination the student demonstrates their ability to critically describe the infrastructure, data usage and manipulation and regulatory framework within which a radiotherapy department operates.
The student will write a mini-report which will demonstrate critical understanding and application of an area of radiotherapy physics within a clinical environment.
In order to pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the written examination.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MPY8006's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MPY8006's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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