The course provides basic knowledge on radiation biological effects and risks from cells to humans as well as in-depthknowledge of radiation protection of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, Swedish Radiation Protection legislation,international recommendations and practical techniques for radiation protection work. The course includes chromosome breakage and repair mechanisms as well as somatic and genetic radiation damage.Furthermore, methods for personal dosimetry, radiation protection measurements and handling of radioactive substances.
Radiation Biology and Radiation Protection, 7.5 credits
Spring Term 2025
Starts
20 January 2025
Ends
19 February 2025
Study location
Umeå
Language
English (upon request)
Type of studies
Daytime,
100%
Required Knowledge
University: At least 90 ECTS credits including the courses Radiation Dosimetry 15 ECTS, Environmental Radiology 7.5 ECTS, Introductory Course in Medicine, 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-33413
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.
