Radiation Dosimetry

About this programme

The knowledge you obtained in the previous radiation interaction course will he be applied to understand fundamental concept of dosimetry. You will understand important concepts such as radiation equilibrium, kerma and dose, which will help you to calculate what dose an object receives when exposed to a given radiation field. You will learn analytical methods to do this, but also computational Monte Carlo methods which can be used for more complex geometries. You will learn how to use several dosimeter types which are used in clinical settings, such as ionization chambers, thermoluminescent detectors and semiconductors. To give you some practical hands-on experience, there will also be experimental work at the hospital using ionization chambers at a linear accelerator used for radiotherapy. You will also work with published journal articles and learn to interpret and discuss their results in a journal-club setting. This will also train your presentation skills. This is an advanced full-time course given during the daytime, except for one laboratory session which may occur in the evening. The education consists of lectures, activating tutorials and exercises, computer exercises as well as practical laboratory work. To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme. Stockholm University arranges regular webinars and participates in educational fairs and even