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Radioactive decay and the choice of radionuclides, radiopharmaceuticals, imaging systems in nuclear medicine, diagnostic applications of nuclear medicine, radiation protection.
Radioactive decay and radionuclide choiceSpecific properties of detectors used in Nuclear MedicineRadionuclide productionRadiopharmaceuticalsNon-imaging tracer studiesImaging systems used in Nuclear MedicineSingle Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)Positron Emission Tomography (PET)Diagnostic interpretation of radionuclide studiesAnalysis methods commonly used in Nuclear MedicineTherapeutic uses of unsealed sourcesPatient dosesDosimetryRadiation protection specific to Nuclear MedicineProfessionalism and Ethics
Subject to approval of the Head of Department.
Steven Marsh
Note that a pass in the final exam is required to pass the course!
Course information and content (PDF 2169KB)
The aim of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the physics and its implementation in various imaging and treatment procedures performed in Nuclear Medicine.
General Course Information (PDF 163KB)
Domestic fee $1,054.00
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 School of Physical & Chemical Sciences .