Physics of Radiotherapy 5 credits

About the course

The course deals with different methods and highlights key safety aspects of radiotherapy and provides a good basis for work as a medical physicist in a radiotherapy department.

The course covers methods of internal and external radiotherapy, intensity modulation, as well as combination treatment with surgery, chemotherapy or hyperthermia. Different calculation algorithms for treatment planning, the impact of inhomogeneities, simulation and control systems as well as radiation biological aspects of radiation therapy with models for fractional treatment are studied. Radiation protection aspects for both patients and staff is also included. The course includes mandatory laboratory work.

The course comprises two modules:
1. Theory, 3.5 credits
2. Laboratory Work, 1.5 credits

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Spring 2027
- Physics of Radiotherapy
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  VT27 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Application opens 15 September 2026
  
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  Starts
  3 May 2027
  
  Ends
  6 June 2027
  
  Number of credits
  5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  67%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-3100G
  
  Eligibility
  
  Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.University: Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 7.5 ECTS, Physics of X-Rays 7.5 ECTS and Applied Dosimetry 5 ECTS, or corresponding. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. 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
  
  Application
  The online application opens 15 September 2026 at 09:00 CET. Application deadline is 15 October 2026. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  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.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 13,867
  
  Total fee: SEK 13,867
  
  Details about tuition, fees and funding

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