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Pathology and classification of tumours, treatment modalities, principles of radiobiology, radiation therapy techniques, patient care, pharmacology, clinical trials.

About this paper

Paper title Radiation Therapy and Oncology I
Subject Radiation Therapy
EFTS 0.25
Points 30 points
Teaching period Full Year (16 February 2026 - 6 November 2026) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,539.75
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BRT
Contact
rtenquiries.uow@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff
Gay Dungey
Textbooks
  • Bridge, P. and Tipper, D.J. (2017). CT Anatomy for Radiotherapy. (2nd Edition) M&K Publishing, Cumbria.
  • Washington, C.M. and Leaver, D.T. (2020). Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy. (5th Edition). Mosby, St Louis, Missouri.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to describe and discuss in some detail:

  • Pathology of common tumours and the ways in which they are classified
  • Treatment modalities used to treat benign and malignant disease
  • Radiation therapy techniques used in the treatment of disease
  • Implications for patients when receiving radiation therapy
  • Chemotherapy and immunotherapy for patient with malignant disease
  • Pharmacological approach to patient care during radiation therapy
  • Clinical trials

Overview

Pathology and classification of tumours, treatment modalities, principles of radiobiology, radiation therapy techniques, patient care, pharmacology, clinical trials.

About this paper

Paper title Radiation Therapy and Oncology I
Subject Radiation Therapy
EFTS 0.25
Points 30 points
Teaching period Full Year (15 February 2027 - 5 November 2027) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BRT
Contact
rtenquiries.uow@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Billie Mudie

Textbooks
  • Washington, C.M. and Leaver, D.T. (2020). Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy. (5th Edition). Mosby, St Louis, Missouri.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to describe and discuss in some detail:

  • Pathology of common tumours and the ways in which they are classified
  • Treatment modalities used to treat benign and malignant disease
  • Radiation therapy techniques used in the treatment of disease
  • Implications for patients when receiving radiation therapy
  • Chemotherapy and immunotherapy for a patient with malignant disease
  • Pharmacological approach to patient care during radiation therapy
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