MPY8010 : Nuclear Medicine 2
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Ms Elizabeth Jefferson
- Lecturer: Mr Josh Kirby, Mr Joe Spoor, Dr Stephen Hobson, Mr David McCulloch, Mr Nicholas Vennart, Dr Kevin Robson
- 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: | 30 |
| ECTS Credits: | 15.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module provides the student with the knowledge that underpins specialist practice in Nuclear Medicine in the third year of the Scientist Training Programme (STP), and gives the student the tools to undertake project based learning in the workplace.
The module will:
i) build on the academic knowledge gained during years 1 and 2 and will expand this knowledge to describe advanced topics and recent developments in the use of radioactive materials for clinical diagnosis and treatment.
ii) consider in detail the physics behind different nuclear medicine imaging modalities and their clinical use.
iii) cover multidisciplinary practice in nuclear medicine, including clinical studies and emerging technologies.
iv) complete the wide-ranging teaching on nuclear medicine and equip the student to undertake their third year research project.
Outline Of Syllabus
Radionuclide therapies
- principles of radionuclide therapies
- clinical therapies and therapy facilities
- calculation of dose
- unplanned events
Imaging and diagnostic nuclear medicine
- CT, SPECT-CT and PET imaging, and patient indications
- reconstruction techniques
- tracer kinetics
- quantification
Multidisciplinary practice in nuclear medicine
- radionuclide and radiopharmaceutical production
- clinical studies
- physiology and anatomy
- image artefacts
- emerging technologies
- information technology
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 35 | 1:00 | 35:00 | Written exam and coursework |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Formative assessments |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 25 | 1:00 | 25:00 | Present in person: Lectures/demonstrations/visits |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Non-synchronous online: ReCap/voice over.PPT |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | Non-synchronous online: guided critical reading and maths problems |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 25 | 1:00 | 25:00 | Independent and self-directed research: module reading list |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Present in person: Tutorials/debates/problem based learning/scenario practice/student led learning |
| Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 15 | 1:00 | 15:00 | Group work by students |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 167 | 1:00 | 167:00 | N/A |
| Total | 300:00 |
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.
Academic activities support students to develop the skill to select and justify, in a range of clinical situations, the application of scientific and technical principles to develop and deliver appropriate solutions.
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 2 | 1 | N/A | |
| Radiation Safety and Diagnostic Radiology 2 | 1 | N/A | |
| Imaging with Non Ionising Radiation 2 | 1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | 50 | 2,800 words essay |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | Example examination. Students are invited to sit in examination conditions after which feedback is provided. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The student’s knowledge, critical understanding and ability to apply developed skills relating to a critical analysis will be tested through the written exercise and the closed book examination.
In order to pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the examination.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MPY8010's Timetable