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Overview

Application of radiation therapy calculations. Ability to produce and critique radiation therapy computer plans. Applied anatomy and imaging. Application of radiobiology to the clinical setting.

About this paper

Paper title Radiation Therapy Planning Concepts III
Subject Radiation Therapy
EFTS 0.1833
Points 22 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (2 February 2026 - 29 May 2026) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,862.14
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
RADT 215 and RADT 216
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
  • Consolidation of imaging and anatomy relevant to radiation therapy
  • Application of radiobiology to the clinical setting

Overview

Application of radiation therapy calculations. Ability to produce and critique radiation therapy computer plans. Applied anatomy and imaging. Application of radiobiology to the clinical setting.

About this paper

Paper title Radiation Therapy Planning Concepts III
Subject Radiation Therapy
EFTS 0.1833
Points 22 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (8 February 2027 - 4 June 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 215 and RADT 216
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
  • Consolidation of imaging and anatomy relevant to radiation therapy
  • Application of radiobiology to the clinical setting
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