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Overview

Application of radiation therapy calculations, principles and concepts of planning for critiquing standard techniques, applied imaging and anatomy, effects of radiation on biological systems.

About this paper

Paper title Radiation Therapy Planning Concepts II
Subject Radiation Therapy
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (6 July 2026 - 6 November 2026) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,523.85
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
RADT 124
Limited to
BRT
Contact
rtenquiries.uow@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Kate Chadwick

Textbooks

Morris, S., Roques, T., Ahmad, S., & Loo, S. (2023). Practical Radiotherapy Planning: Fifth Edition (5th ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315171562

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of calculations used in radiation therapy
  • Knowledge and performance of principles and concepts of computer planning and the ability to critically analyse standard radiation therapy technique computer plans
  • Demonstrate an understanding of imaging and anatomy relevant to computer planning
  • Discuss the effects of radiation on biological systems

Overview

Application of radiation therapy calculations, principles and concepts of planning for critiquing standard techniques, applied imaging and anatomy, effects of radiation on biological systems.

About this paper

Paper title Radiation Therapy Planning Concepts II
Subject Radiation Therapy
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (5 July 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.
Prerequisite
RADT 124
Limited to
BRT
Contact
rtenquiries.uow@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Dr Kate Chadwick

Textbooks

Morris, S., Roques, T., Ahmad, S., & Loo, S. (2023). Practical Radiotherapy Planning: Fifth Edition (5th ed.). CRC Press.

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:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and application of calculations used in radiation therapy
  • Knowledge and performance of principles and concepts of computer planning and the ability to critically analyse standard radiation therapy technique computer plans
  • Demonstrate an understanding of imaging and anatomy relevant to computer planning
  • Discuss the effects of radiation on biological systems
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