Physics of Nuclear Medicine 7.5 credits

About the course

The course provides knowledge of various nuclear diagnostic methods to track the transport and turnover of chemical substances in biological and other systems, and to provide training in controlling and optimizing advanced nuclear diagnostic equipment.
The course covers technology for the production of radionuclides, pharmacological requirements, measurement of uptake and excretion and radioimmunoassays. Furthermore, nuclear medical equipment such as gamma cameras, multidetector systems, emission computed tomography, positron cameras and control measurements for these are treated. Finally, applied internal dosimetry, multicompartment analysis, patient and staff radiation protection are covered. The course includes a compulsory laboratory part.

The course comprises three modules

1. Theory part, 2.5 credits

2. Calculation part, 2.5 credits

3. Laboratory work, 2.5 credits