1. On completion of this module you will be able to integrate a range of medical based information from the traditional areas of chemistry, physics and biology.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. On completion of this module, you will be able to describe how ionising radiation interacts with matter, how it affects living organisms and critically evaluate its use as a therapeutic technique within the medical sciences.
Learning

3. On completion of this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of medical imaging techniques and know where and why they are applied in clinical practice.
Application

4. On completion of this module, you will be able to solve fundamental mathematical problems linked to the application of physics and chemistry in medicine.
Analysis
Problem Solving

Pre-Requisites: Study of level 4 science, engineering or other scientific based discipline

1. Workbook 60% 2500
2. Viva voce 40% 15 minutes

1. The workbook is problem based linked to various components of the delivery. It will occur in sections for learning and formative purposes but will have one summative date. [L.O. 3, 4]

2. Viva voce will be based upon an understanding of key points in the course and the study of a negotiated technique. (L.O. 1, 2]

Students will principally study the fundamental areas of chemistry and physics that are appropriate for the support of the medically orientated biological sciences.

Physics will include the underpinning forces, both static and dynamic, fluids and their motion, light and optics, electricity and thermodynamics will be explored as aspects of basic physiology, links to dysfunctions and the application of techniques used in medicine.

The chemistry will be similarly linked to understanding physiological dysfunction and the overarching theme will be linking the appropriate chemistry to the biological outcomes.

The clinically applied aspects of the course will include applications of nuclear medicine and imaging with ionising Radiation including Gamma cameras and PET detectors, Planar imaging and CT - Application - Nuclear medicine - Planar imaging, SPECT and PET. Applications and imaging with non-ionising Radiation, including ultrasound, lasers and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Biological effects of, and applications of Ionising Radiation including the generation of radiation, interactions with material including depth of interaction, range, dose, radiation safety, shielding will all be covered.

Face to face lectures and workshops together with a blended Blackboard delivery (utilising advanced adaptive release) will help link activities and material to allow students to construct a learning strategy that has some ability to be tailored to their own needs.

Physics in Biology and Medicine. 2018. Paul Davidovits. Academic Press, 5th edition. ISBN: 9780128137178 or 780128137161

An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry. 2013. Graham L. Patrick. OUP Oxford ISBN: 978-0199697397

Introduction to Physics in Modern Medicine. 2009. Suzanne Amador Kane. CRC Press
ISBN 9781584889434

Physics in Medicine. Elsevier Open Access Journals
Medical Chemistry. Omics International Open access Journals

Library with key texts
Suitable teaching rooms for workshop activity, fully equipped with screen casting facilities

You will principally study the fundamental areas of chemistry and physics that are appropriate for the support of the medically orientated biological sciences.

Physics will include the underpinning forces, both static and dynamic, fluids and their motion, light and optics, electricity and thermodynamics will be explored as aspects of basic physiology, links to dysfunctions and the application of techniques used in medicine.

The chemistry will be similarly linked to understanding physiological dysfunction and the overarching theme will be linking the appropriate chemistry to the biological outcomes.

The clinically applied aspects of the course will include applications of nuclear medicine and imaging with ionising Radiation including Gamma cameras and PET detectors, Planar imaging and CT - Application - Nuclear medicine - Planar imaging, SPECT and PET. Applications and imaging with non-ionising Radiation, including ultrasound, lasers and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Biological effects of, and applications of Ionising Radiation including the generation of radiation, interactions with material including depth of interaction, range, dose, radiation safety, shielding will all be covered.