MPY8009 : Nuclear Medicine 1
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Ms Elizabeth Jefferson
- Lecturer: Mr Joe Spoor, Dr Richard Peace, Dr Richard McNally, Mr Andrew Bussey
- Owning School: School of Medical Education
- Teaching Location: Mixed Location
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module provides the student with the knowledge that underpins specialist practice in Nuclear Medicine in the second year of the Scientist Training Programme (STP), whilst developing critical appraisal skills.
The module will:
1) build on the introductory knowledge delivered during year 1 to describe in detail the fundamental physical and technical aspects of nuclear medicine imaging system design and performance.
2) consider in detail the physics underlying the control and use of radioactive substances, practical radiation protection and patient dosimetry.
Outline Of Syllabus
Medical imaging principles and technology (Nuclear Medicine and PET)
Assessment of imaging system performance (Nuclear Medicine)
Ionising radiation protection legal and regulatory basis
Control of radioactive substances, incidents and emergencies
Operational ionising radiation protection
Patient dose calculation
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Present in person: Lectures/demonstrations/visits |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Non-synchronous online: eg ReCap/voice over.PPT, student tasks |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Written exercise 2,300 words |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | 90 minute closed book exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 7 | 1:30 | 10:30 | Formative assessment practice |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Independent and self-directed research eg module reading list |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 4 | 1:00 | 4:00 | Present in person: Practicals and results analysis |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Present in person: Tutorial/debates/problem based learning/scenario practice/student led learning |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 108 | 1:00 | 108:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The underpinning knowledge of the nuclear medicine syllabus will be taught by present in person lectures, tutorials and practicals. Small group teaching will be used to explore complex topics, supported by problem based learning and group discussions. Understanding is further developed in the workplace through directed reading and independent study.
The student’s critical understanding and analysis skills will be progressively developed through tutorials and small group teaching and the use of coursework/problem based learning.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 50 | Unseen written (closed book) PIP exam. To pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the exam. |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiotherapy Physics 1 | 1 | N/A | |
| Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology 1 | 1 | N/A | |
| Imaging with Non Ionising Radiation 1 | 1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 50 | 2,300 words essay |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The written exercise and closed book examination assess the students' analytical skills and their critical understanding of the key scientific principles of nuclear medicine.
In order to pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the written examination.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MPY8009's Timetable