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Module

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

Aims

This module provides the student with the knowledge that underpins specialist practice in Radiotherapy in the third year of the Scientist Training Programme (STP), and gives the student the tools to undertake project based learning in the workplace.

The module will:
i) build on the academic knowledge gained during years 1 and 2 and will expand this knowledge to describe advanced topics and recent developments in the therapeutic use of radiation, including advanced radiobiology.

ii) consider in detail the medical imaging modalities used in the planning and verification of radiotherapy treatments.

iii) cover radiation safety legislation and guidance associated with radiotherapy.

iv) complete the wide-ranging teaching on radiotherapy and equip the student to undertake their third year research project.

Outline Of Syllabus

Imaging in radiotherapy
Radiation safety in radiotherapy
Radiobiology
Superficial radiotherapy
Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR)
Specialist treatment modalities
Key skills for Healthcare Scientists in Radiotherapy

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion101:0010:00Formative assessments
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials21:002:00Non-synchronous online: voice over.PPT
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture341:0034:00Present in person: Lectures/demonstrations/visits
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion351:0035:00Summative assessments
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesPractical41:004:00Present in person: Practicals and results analysis
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading1611:00161:00Independent and self-directed research, module reading list
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching71:007:00Present in person: Tutorial/problem based learning/scenario practice/student led learning
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study451:0045:00N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesModule talk21:002:00Present in person: guest lectures
Total300:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The underpinning knowledge of the radiotherapy syllabus will be taught by present in person lectures, tutorials and practicals. Small group teaching will be used to explore complex topics, supported by problem based learning and group discussions. Understanding is further developed in the workplace through directed reading and independent study.

The student’s critical understanding and analysis skills will be progressively developed through tutorials and small group teaching and the use of coursework/problem based learning.

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 therapeutic interventions.

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written Examination901A50Unseen 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 and Diagnostic Radiology 21N/A
Nuclear Medicine 21N/A
Imaging with Non Ionising Radiation 21N/A
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written exercise1M502,800 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 Examination1MExample examination. Students are invited to sit under examination conditions after which feedback is provided.
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The student’s knowledge, critical understanding and ability to apply developed skills relating to a critical analysis will be tested through the written exercise and the closed book examination.

In order to pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the examination.

Reading Lists

Timetable