MPY8009 : Nuclear Medicine 1
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Ms Elizabeth Jefferson
- Lecturer: Dr Richard McNally, Mr Andrew Bussey, Mr Joe Spoor, Dr Richard Peace
- 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: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module provides the student with the knowledge that underpins the specialist practice in Nuclear Medicine in the second year of Scientist Training Programme (STP) and gives the student the tools to undertake project based learning in the workplace and meet the STP national curriculum.
Outline Of Syllabus
Medical imaging principles and technology (Nuclear Medicine and PET)
Assessment of imaging system performance (Nuclear Medicine)
Ionising radiation protection legal and regulatory basis
Control of radioactive substances, incidents and emergencies
Operational ionising radiation protection
Patient dose calculation
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | 90 minute closed book exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 7 | 1:30 | 10:30 | Formative assessment practice |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Present in person: Lectures/demonstrations/visits |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Non-synchronous online: eg ReCap/voice over.PPT, student tasks |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Written exercise 2,300 words |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Independent and self-directed research eg module reading list |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Present in person: Practicals and results analysis |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Present in person: Tutorial/debates/problem based learning/scenario practice/student led learning |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 108 | 1:00 | 108:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lecture materials will be the main vehicle for the delivery of the fundamental knowledge underpinning the scientific and mathematical principles related to imaging principles, technology and equipment design and performance assessment in nuclear medicine. Academic skills activities help demonstrate and support learning of key principles. Understanding is further developed in the workplace through directed reading and independent study. The student’s critical understanding will be developed through tutorials and the use of coursework/problem based learning.
Tutorials develop critical understanding and analysis skills.
Intellectual skills are also developed progressively through tutorials and small group working and coursework/problem based learning; these skills are built upon in the workplace through problem based activities posted on the VLE.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiotherapy Physics 1 | 1 | N/A | |
| Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology 1 | 1 | N/A | |
| Imaging with Non Ionising Radiation 1 | 1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 50 | 2,300 words essay |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The student's knowledge, critical understanding of and ability to apply developed skills relating to mathematical and scientific principles underpinning image formation, technology and equipment design and performance assessment in nuclear medicine, principles of operational and emergency procedures for safe working in a variety of radiation environments will be tested through the 90 minute closed book examination and the coursework.
In order to pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the examination.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MPY8009's Timetable