Risk analysis in Radiotherapy 7.5 credits

About the course

The course is conducted in project form. Through self-studies, tutorials, interviews, and participation in the various stages involved in radiotherapy do a risk analysis of the radiotherapy chain. The risk analysis includes risk analysis of information and workflows and data analysis of the calibration of a linear accelerator.
The work will be based in the existing organization in radiation oncology department. Students are expected to identify the various information sources, information interpreters and existing control mechanisms. This information is compiled in a structured manner and analyzed. The course includes a number of lectures that provide an introduction to risk analysis tool that is frequently used in the sector. Emphasis is placed on Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Action Error Analysis (AEA). The goal is to assess the relevance and adequacies of the control mechanisms implemented today and suggest additions.

The course comprises two modules
1. Risk analysis, 5 credits
2. Final Report, 2.5 credits

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Spring 2027
- Risk analysis in Radiotherapy
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  VT27 / Umeå / English / On site
  
  Application opens 15 September 2026
  
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  Starts
  25 March 2027
  
  Ends
  12 September 2027
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  33%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-3100I
  
  Eligibility
  
  Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.University: Radiation dosimetry 15 ECTS, Physics of X-rays 7.5ECTS, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 7.5 ECTS, Applied Dosimetry 5 ECTS, and Radiotherapy 5 ECTS or corresponding. The two last courses can be studied in parallel with this course. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies if the course is given in Swedish.
  
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  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 20,800
  
  Total fee: SEK 20,800
  
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