Course content includes: 

Review of imaging anatomy  

Evidence supporting current radiotherapy techniques  

Terms used in radiotherapy planning   

Principles of radiotherapy planning including those related to IMRT and adaptive planning techniques and other areas of Radiotherapy  

Factors that affect isodose distribution and beam application for a variety of common treatment sites   

Methods of evaluating radiotherapy plans   

Use of evidence-base to support plan evaluation and dose prescription   

Radiobiological concepts related to radiotherapy planning, such as cell survival curves, response to radiation, OER, LET, radiation effects, fractionation, 5R's of radiobiology and future clinical applications. 

Using an inquiry−based approach, students will gather a wide range of evidence and information in order to thoroughly explore the module topics. Through critical evaluation and analysis of the evidence base they will consolidate their knowledge and understanding of radiotherapy planning and dosimetry and the radiobiological concepts that inform dose prescription. Formative feedback and assessment embraces assessment activities so that students have the opportunity to develop the necessary skills for successful achievement.