Radiation Biology and Dosimetry G (10047.4)

Please note these are the 2026 details for this unit
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Radiation Biology and Dosimetry G
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Medical Radiation Science Graduate Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit further develops and consolidates the physical concepts of radiological protection, ionising radiation energy deposition in tissue and develops an understanding of the biological effects of ionising radiation. Topic areas include the macro and microscopic description of energy deposition, external and internal radiation dosimetry, concepts and theory of radiobiology, health physics and principles and applications of radiation protection.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Critically evaluate the effects of ionising radiation exposure at various biological levels and infer the relationships between radiation dose and biological effects;
2. Critically analyse the biological effects of ionising radiation from medical imaging and justify the necessary radiation doses for optimal image quality;
3. Synthesise and reflect on radiation protection principles to propose x-ray imaging techniques that minimise radiation exposure risks; and
4. Critically review and interpret radiation safety models and apply them in the context of radiation legislation and guidelines to protect patients, health staff, and the population.


Prerequisites

10046 Physical Principles of MRS G.

Corequisites

Enrolment in 340JA Master of Medical Imaging.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Mr Peter Preston
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