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Radioactive decay and the choice of radionuclides, radiopharmaceuticals, imaging systems in nuclear medicine, diagnostic applications of nuclear medicine, radiation protection.
The objectives of the course are to understand: Radioactive decay and radionuclide choice Specific properties of detectors used in Nuclear Medicine Radionuclide production Radiopharmaceuticals Non-imaging tracer studies Imaging systems used in Nuclear Medicine Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Diagnostic interpretation of radionuclide studies Analysis methods commonly used in Nuclear Medicine Therapeutic uses of unsealed sources Patient doses Dosimetry Radiation protection specific to Nuclear Medicine Professionalism and Ethics
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
For further information see Physics and Astronomy Head of Department
Summary of Course Content The general topics coved by this course are: • Radiopharmaceuticals • Nuclear Medicine imaging devices • Analysis techniques • Nuclear medicine therapy • Nuclear medicine radiation protection• Professionalism and Ethics
Note that a pass in the final exam is required to pass the course.
General Physics and Astronomy Information Please consult the document General Information for Physics and Astronomy Students on the Physics and Astronomy Web Page: http://www.phys.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/general.pdf
Domestic fee $840.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Physics and Astronomy .