Physics for Medical Radiation 300

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
DENT 3003
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Course ID
203380
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Puthenparampil Wilson
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to further develop the student's knowledge and understanding of the physics and principles of operation of equipment used in Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]; Nuclear medicine; Quality assurance in nuclear medicine; Mammography; Radiotherapy [Conformal]; Radiotherapy [Electron and heavy ion]; Treatment planning; Brachytherapy; Unsealed source therapy; Quality assurance in radiotherapy; Radiation protection [Radiotherapy and nuclear medicine].

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the physical principles and equipment used in advanced imaging modalities, including Mammography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI),
  • Explain the physical principles and equipment used in advanced Nuclear Medicine imaging using Positron Emission Tomography (PET),
  • Summarise the physical principles and equipment used in advanced Radiation Therapy techniques, including conformal, electron and heavy ion therapy.
  • Describe the physical principles and equipment used in Brachytherapy and Unsealed Source therapy, including quality assurance.
  • Recognise the principles of Radiation Protection in Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 53839
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 58
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 103
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Physics, 103
Class number
Class number 53840
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
Class number
Class number 53841
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-30
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-30
Class number
Class number 53842
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
Class number
Class number 53843
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-30
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-30

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed DENT3002 Physics for Medical Radiation 200

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed PHYS2007 Physics for Medical Radiation 300 at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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