Radiotherapy Physics

Postgraduate | 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
RADI 5001
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Course ID
201958
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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
School of Phys, Chem and E Sci
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
Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

In this course, students are introduced to the production of radiation cancer treatment and procedures for quantifying the dose delivered to tumours and normal tissue. They develop an understanding of quality control of radiotherapy equipment and the use of sealed an unsealed sources.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the radiobiological basis for radiotherapy
  • Explain the principles of radiotherapy equipment and define the characteristics of clinical beams and their measurement
  • Explain the need for and principles of quality control of equipment in radiotherapy
  • Discuss a range of radiotherapy treatment techniques including the use of sealed and unsealed sources
  • Discuss the principles of dose calculation and apply them in different radiotherapy techniques
  • Discuss sources of uncertainties and their potential impact in radiotherapy

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 29976
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG12
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG12

Prerequisite(s)

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Science specialising in Medical Radiation Physics