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A study of the principles and applications of radioisotopes in diagnosis and therapy. The course covers nuclear medicine and positron emission tomography instrumentation and quality control, radiopharmacy, clinical practice, image reconstruction and analysis techniques, and research methods.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Third Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Departmental visits allow access to state-of-the-art imaging systems and radioisotope production facilities. Lectures are delivered by experienced clinical staff and leading academics. They reflect current best clinical practice and provide content around research methods and analysis techniques. This ensures the course remains current and reflects the full range of applications of the technique. It provides an overview of career possibilities in medical imaging applications of radiation and provides a knowledge base to make informed choices around future careers or study.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 17 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 47 | Feedback Weeks | 49 | |
| Feedback |
Feedback on answers provided through MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Evaluate | Understand the clinical applications of SPECT/CT and PET/CT scans and appraise new innovations and their potential impact on current diagnosis and treatment. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 66 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 1 | Feedback Weeks | 5 | |
| Feedback |
1.5-hour Written Exam. Since this is the final assessment for the course feedback will typically be provided (in person) to students who need to prepare for a resit. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of SPECT/CT and PET/CT scanners. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Analyse the generation, handling and use of radiopharmaceuticals in different imaging and therapy applications. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Demonstrate a sound theoretical approach to image reconstruction, correction, and optimisation for factors including attenuation and scatter. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Understand the clinical applications of SPECT/CT and PET/CT scans and appraise new innovations and their potential impact on current diagnosis and treatment. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 17 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 44 | Feedback Weeks | 46 | |
| Feedback |
Class Test (Online) Feedback on answers provided through MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Understand | Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of and methods used for quality assurance of SPECT and PET scanners to comply with relevant radiation protection legislation. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 7 | Feedback Weeks | 9 | |
| Feedback |
1.5-hour Written Exam. Since this is the resit (and therefore final assessment) feedback would typically only be provide (in person) if a student were to be granted another attempt on appeal. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Understand | Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of and methods used for quality assurance of SPECT and PET scanners to comply with relevant radiation protection legislation. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Understand the clinical applications of SPECT/CT and PET/CT scans and appraise new innovations and their potential impact on current diagnosis and treatment. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Analyse the generation, handling and use of radiopharmaceuticals in different imaging and therapy applications. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of SPECT/CT and PET/CT scanners. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Demonstrate a sound theoretical approach to image reconstruction, correction, and optimisation for factors including attenuation and scatter. |
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