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Module

MPY8009 : Nuclear Medicine 1

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Ms Elizabeth Jefferson
  • Lecturer: Mr Joe Spoor, Dr Richard Peace, Dr Richard McNally, Mr Andrew Bussey
  • 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 specialist practice in Nuclear Medicine in the second year of the Scientist Training Programme (STP), whilst developing critical appraisal skills.

The module will:

1) build on the introductory knowledge delivered during year 1 to describe in detail the fundamental physical and technical aspects of nuclear medicine imaging system design and performance.

2) consider in detail the physics underlying the control and use of radioactive substances, practical radiation protection and patient dosimetry.

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
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials41:004:00Non-synchronous online: eg ReCap/voice over.PPT, student tasks
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion130:0030:00Written exercise 2,300 words
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion11:301:3090 minute closed book exam
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion71:3010:30Formative assessment practice
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture201:0020:00Present in person: Lectures/demonstrations/visits
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading201:0020:00Independent and self-directed research eg module reading list
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesPractical41:004:00Present in person: Practicals and results analysis
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching21:002:00Present in person: Tutorial/debates/problem based learning/scenario practice/student led learning
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study1081:00108:00N/A
Total200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The underpinning knowledge of the nuclear medicine 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.

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
Radiotherapy Physics 11N/A
Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology 11N/A
Imaging with Non Ionising Radiation 11N/A
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written exercise2M502,300 words essay
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The written exercise and closed book examination assess the students' analytical skills and their critical understanding of the key scientific principles of nuclear medicine.

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

Reading Lists

Timetable