MEDN68472 15 Semester 2 Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Amy Chadwick Unit coordinator School of Medical Sciences 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 <p>This unit will explore the fundamental and translational radiobiology that underpins radiotherapy. The unit will cover the molecular and cellular response to ionising radiation including DNA damage and repair and how radiation affects cellular processes and impacts cell survival in both tumour and normal tissues. How these microscopic effects translate to local tumour control will be discussed as well as the radiobiological effectiveness of a variety of radiation modalities. This unit will provide the student with a thorough understanding of the radiobiology that underpins radiotherapy treatment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;, sans-serif; color: black; line-height: 107%; mso-fareast-font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">This unit will explore the fundamental and translational radiobiology that underpins radiotherapy. The unit will cover the molecular and cellular response to ionising radiation including DNA damage and repair and how radiation affects cellular processes and impacts cell survival in both tumour and normal tissues. How these microscopic effects translate to local tumour control will be discussed as well as the radiobiological effectiveness of a variety of radiation modalities. This unit will provide the student with a thorough understanding of the radiobiology that underpins radiotherapy treatment. </span></span></p> <div><p style="margin-left: 5.7pt">This unit aims to:</p><p style="margin-left: 5.7pt">Provide critical insight into the radiobiological principles underpinning radiotherapy.</p><p style="margin-left: 5.7pt">Investigate the biology governing radiation damage and repair at the molecular level and the response of cells, tissues and tumours to ionising radiation.</p><p style="margin-left: 5.7pt">Examine the effects of the tumour microenvironment and how this affects cellular processes and survival following radiation treatment.</p><p style="margin-left: 5.7pt">Analyse the evidence for the radiobiological effectiveness of the radiation used in different radiotherapy modalities.</p></div><p>&nbsp;</p> 0 Other 50% 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 30% 9 Set exercise 20% <p>PC based multiple choice questions</p> <p>Feedback is given at the end of each session or unit.</p><p>Written feedback is provided within 15 working days for all assessments.</p> N Tutorials 30 0 120