The course provides advanced knowledge of modern methods for the measurement and control of accelerators forradiotherapy. The course covers radiation dosimetry of external beam therapy sources, with special focus on photons and electrons aswell as parameters that affect the radiation field appearance and spectral distribution. Also radiation field with protons andlight ions are included. Furthermore international protocol for dosimetry and calibration of dosimeters as well as the use ofair and liquid ionisation chambers, Fricke, diode, films etc. for the measurement and monitoring of therapy radiationsources are also included. The course also includes dosimetry on brachytherapy sources.
University: Radiation Dosimetry, 15 ECTS and Radiation Biology and Radiation Protection, 7.5 ECTS, or corresponding. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A/6. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Selection
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-33417
Application
Please note: This application round is intended only for applicants within the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
Online application service in Swedish will open 16 September 2024 at 09:00 CET.
Application deadline is
15 October 2024. How to apply
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
