Medical Use of Radiation (MARAD4300)

You must be admitted to a master's programme in the field of radiography.

International exchange students select courses when applying for exchange.

Application deadline: 15 April.

This fully digital course was developed in partnership with McMaster University in Canada. It deals with the biological basis for, and effects of, medical use of radiation, focusing on ionising radition. The main emphasis is on biological effects and factors that affect radiosensitivity and the use of radiation in diagnosis, screening and treatment.

Ethical challenges for the individual and the society are also highlighted, including the assessment and communication of risk, radiation protection guidelines, and sociocultural and political influences.

You can find more information in the course plan MARAD4300 (student.oslomet.no).

The exam is an individual oral exam.

Grading scale: A-F.

There is no semester fee for exchange students.