- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Provides an in-depth examination of the effects of ionising radiation on living cells at low doses and at therapeutic levels. Describes & relates concepts of fractionation, optimal dose for tumour control and therapeutic ratio to radiation therapy clinical practice. Relates carcinogenesis, hereditary effects and the effects on embryo & fetus to radiation exposure.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Discuss the effects of ionizing radiation on atoms, molecules and cells.
- Predict the effects of ionizing radiation on malignant and normal cell populations.
- Discuss differentiation as it relates to radiosensitivity.
- Analyze cell survival curves to determine the biological effects of radiation exposure.
- Provide the biological rationale for fractionation.
- Apply the concept of therapeutic ratio to clinical practice.
- Relate the effects of radiosensitizing and protecting agents to therapeutic ratio.
- Discuss the acute and long term effects of low dose, therapeutic dose, and total body doses of ionizing radiation.
Effective as of Winter 2015
Related Programs
Radiobiology (RADT 8106) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Radiation Therapy
Bachelor of Science Full-time
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.