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MRSC5039: Medical Radiation Science 3 Radiography
2025 unit information
This unit of study is the final of three medical radiation units. It consolidates and extends the students' knowledge of foundational radiation physics into more specialised topics related to the practice of advanced diagnostic radiography, functional imaging with SPECT & PET, Radiation Therapy, Image Management and multi-modality imaging.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Clinical Imaging |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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MRSC5038 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. critically evaluate the use of different tomographic imaging techniques and treatment modalities to achieve optimal diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes, drawing on your understanding of their technical features and challenges
- LO2. lead discussion on the advantages and technical challenges of multi-modality imaging (positron emission tomography-computed tomography, single photon emission computed tomography and positron emission tomography-magnetic resonance imaging) and their clinical applications in diagnosis and radiation therapy
- LO3. understand other niche uses of ionising radiation in medical examinations such as bone mineral densitometry measurements, and use in radiotherapy treatment planning
- LO4. draw on knowledge of current techniques and practice to make informed comments on the use of radiation treatment planning and dose verification, including the role of tomographic imaging techniques in external beam therapy, radionuclide therapy and brachytherapy
- LO5. appreciate the use of ionising radiation in medical examinations, its comparison with other exposure to radiation and the relative risks associated with this radiation
- LO6. develop a more in-depth knowledge of the variety of magnetic resonance imaging pulse sequences used in routine clinical practice
- LO7. draw on understanding of modern information systems to reflect on how optimal capture, storage and transmission of information can be used to improve diagnostic and treatment outcomes for patients
- LO8. discuss recent advances in computed tomography technology
- LO9. draw on knowledge gained in this unit and experience from clinical placements to reflect on the impact of digital imaging on quality improvements and radiation dose implications of the latest imaging techniques.
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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