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Module Details

The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Code PHYS861
Coordinator Mr M Baker
Physics
Mark.Baker@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2025-26 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 10

Aims

The aim of the module is to give the students a knowledge of the necessary physics and biological principles which underpin diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and PET imaging. The lectures aim to give the students knowledge of a range of nuclear medicine modalities and acquisition techniques, including radionuclides used and practical awareness of radiation protection. There are also lectures which aim to give the students information on quality assurance relevant to nuclear medicine. Workshops are incorporated into the timetable to provide the students with scenarios and time to problem solve and consolidate their learning.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) A knowledge of the principles used in nuclear medicine for both therapy and diagnosis

(LO2) A knowledge of the tools and methods used in both theraputic and diagnostic applications

(LO3) A knowledge of the radiation protection guidlelines, the applicable legislation and QA processes needed for nuclear medicine

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Communication skills

Syllabus
 

Diagnostic and therapeutic applications of nuclear medicine radionuclide production, gamma cameras, Clinical PET/SPECT applications, physiological applications, Quality control in Nuclear Medicine, Radiation protection, guidance and legislation, tracer kinetics, relevant physiology and clinical interpretation. There is a formative class test at the end of the module.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Series of one hour lectures
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Lectures cover the whole range of nuclear medicine principles and modalities and are mainly delivered by hospital based medical physicists and radiologists.

Teaching Method 2 – Tutorial/Workshops
Description: Problem solving and revision
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: Students can get help with problems, see model answers to problems and ask questions.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 22

   6

       28
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 72
TOTAL HOURS 100

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Examination There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :end semester 2  2.5    70       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :end semester 2  0    30       

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.