Radiation Biology, Protection and Epidemiology

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
RADI 5000
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Course ID
201957
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Physics, Chemistry&Earth Scnce
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Tyron Turnbull
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Course level
1
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.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the effects of radiation in vivo, operational health physics, radiation protection and epidemiological methods appropriate for practice as a medical or health physicist.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain basic concepts and principles of radiation biology and radiation protection
  • Discuss biological effects of radiation
  • Explain basic concepts and principles of radiation therapy
  • Discuss legislation regarding radiation protection
  • Apply accepted/recommended models to calculate risks associated with radiation exposure in straightforward situations
  • Use the tools, methodologies, language and conventions of physics to communicate ideas and explanations

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 59641
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG12
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG12

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course