Radiation therapy science 1

The focus of this unit is an in-depth understanding of the key facets of radiation physics. You will be able to define radiation and radioactive decay. You will be able to describe in detail the interactions of radiation with matter, and explain how radiation is detected and measured. You will gain an appreciation for the importance of radiation safety, and will be encouraged to critically reflect on the implications of radiation protection in your clinical experiences. You will also be given an introduction to medical radiations instrumentation and techniques, with emphasis on the fusion of the conceptual theory with the practical applications. Whilst studying these topics, you will be encouraged to critically reflect, analyse and synthesise relevant information from the literature and your previous experiences of studying physics.