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Summary of the Profile
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To educate versatile and competent professionals of medical physics for healthcare and other institutions, which activities are related to the application and improvement of novel radiation technologies and methods.
Description of the study programme: https://admissions.ktu.edu/programme/m-medical-physics/
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and its Application:
Is able to relate fundamental and research-based knowledge in the fields of radiation physics, radiometry, dosimetry and knows the physical basis of radiation safety;
Is able to explain the legal framework governing the development, improvement, implementation and use of medical technologies in medical practice and R&D activities; is able to apply them in solving health care problems and innovation development;
Is able to explain human anatomy, physiology and radiobiology, knows the radiobiological effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and its consequences for the biological tissues and the living organism, effects of radiation on the environment;
Is able to identify modern imaging and diagnostic methods, technologies and equipment, modern therapy methods, technologies and equipment as well as nuclear and nanomedicine;
Is able to describe modern physical methods used in radiation medicine practice, as well as mathematical modeling-based methods of dose planning and experimental dosimetry;
Is able to apply the principles of radiation protection of individuals and the environment; can assess the legal basis of radiation protection; can take the role of a radiation safety instructor in an emergency situation;
Is able to evaluate quality management, quality control and quality assurance programs, their importance and is able to perform quality control measurements of clinical equipment and work with biomedical databases.
Research Skills:
Is able to integrate the knowledge of physical and medical sciences to solve problems and apply them both in professional activities and in organizing and conducting research, planning experimental development work;
Is able to identify practical and scientific health care problems, formulate problem-solving tasks, plan the course of experimental research, select methods and equipment, and independently and responsibly make decisions in an interdisciplinary context, evaluate possible alternatives;
Is able to analyze, synthesize and evaluate research data required for studies, scientific and professional activities, innovation development, is able to formulate conclusions;
Is able to assess the suitability of equipment, tools and the adequacy of methodologies to solve problems in the scientific and clinical environment, to provide and implement recommendations for the development of new medical technologies and equipment;
Is able to select and apply appropriate analytical and modeling methods and techniques required to solve professional problems, conduct applied and basic research, implement innovations; to develop new models for solving health problems;
Is able to identify and implement health care procedures that meet the individual needs of patients, apply optimization principles and innovative research and treatment methods and technologies in accordance with their competence.
Special abilities:
Is able to work in radiation therapy, radiation diagnostics, nuclear medicine and other departments of health care institutions where medical radiation exposure is applied; or other institutions whose activities are related to the use and application of radiation technologies and methods;
Is able to actively and competently solve the problems of radiation safety optimization, quality assurance and dosimetry related to medical exposure;
Is able to creatively use modern imaging and information technologies and apply them in patient diagnostics and planning of radiation therapy doses to patients;
Is able to perform individual measurements of dosimetric parameters, consult and provide recommendations on patient dosimetry issues in external and internal radiation therapy, radiology and nuclear medicine; to advise on the use of radiopharmaceuticals in therapy and diagnostics.
Social abilities:
Is able to work individually and in an interdisciplinary team with other medical staff or with engineers and technologists developing new innovative medical devices and technologies, and provide suggestions according to their competence;
Has leadership and creative collaboration skills, can participate in and lead R&D projects;
Is able to identify health, safety and legal issues and responsibilities related to medical technologies, understands the impact of decisions on society and the environment, adheres to the norms of professional ethics and activities, assumes responsibility for their activities;
Is able to present professional knowledge to professionals and the general public in a concise, competent and critical way;
Is able to assemble a team to implement the set professional and scientific goals and solve specific problems; critically evaluates the professional activities of colleagues and takes responsibility for the activities of the whole team, is able to assess the quality of performance results.
Personal abilities:
Is able to independently and responsibly organize and plan their professional and scientific activities and learning process, have learning culture skills to independently strive for improvement;
Is able to adequately evaluate scientific problems, use creativity, discipline and responsibility to find solutions, independently make innovative decisions, draw conclusions and generalizations;
Is able to think critically and analytically, independently analyze information sources, use information technologies, reflect on their own growth as a professional and assess the importance of lifelong learning;
Is able to use research knowledge, experience and systemic thinking strategies in their professional and scientific activities.
Activities of teaching and learning:
The studies include classroom work (lectures, practical work, laboratory work, seminars, outgoing visits to enterprises, etc.) and individual work for mastering theoretical material, preparation for classroom work, intermediate and final assessments and performing other activities. The studies of each study module are completed by the assessment of the student’s knowledge and skills – an examination or another final assessment; the study programme is completed by the final degree project and its defence.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The applied cumulative assessment system of the learning outcomes ensures constant and involving work of students during the entire semester of studies; the final evaluation of the study module consists of the sum of the grades of intermediate assessments and the final assessment multiplied by the weighting coefficients (percentages of components).
Study subjects (modules):
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Radiation Physics, Radiation Protection and Safety, Radiobiology and Statistical Modelling, Research Project 1, Diagnostic Radiation Physics, Digital Processing of Biomedical Signals, Radiation Detectors and Measurements, Research Project 2, Applied Radionuclide Physics, Imaging Instruments and Methods in Medicine, Radiation Pollution, Radiation Therapy Physics, Research Project 3, Master’s Degree Final Project.
Electives: Influence of Radiation on Material, Ultrasonic Medical Diagnostics, Measurement Theory and Metrology.
Study programme abstract:
A graduate has comprehensive knowledge of radiation physics, radiobiology, radiometry and dosimetry, is able to develop and apply physical concepts and methods in medical practice and provide recommendations on the issues related to the patient dosimetry. The graduate has skills and abilities to develop and apply radiation technologies and equipment required for the optimisation of radiation protection and quality control in radiation therapy, radiology and nuclear medicine, as well as has acquired the skills of team work in cooperation with other health care professionals and is ready to take responsibility for personal decisions.
Access to professional activity:
The graduate can carry out research, design, expert-consulting and other work related to the application of radiation technologies and methods in health care or other institutions.
Access to further study:
S/he has access to the third cycle studies.
