Magnetic Resonance for Radiotherapy

Key information

Course Leader: Samantha Glendinning

Level: 7

Credits: 15

Mode of delivery: Distance Learning

Learner Hours: Scheduled Hours - 50, Independent Hours - 100

School: Health & Social Work

Available places: 40

Dates

• 25/09/2023

Fees and Funding

£825.00

The price quoted above is per 15 credits and relates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes. Fees status will normally stay with the student for the remainder of their course. Here you can find further details along with, costs and when your fees need to be paid. You may be able to obtain a Post Graduate student loan, for which you must sign up for the whole MSc programme and not just individual modules or a Post Graduate Diploma, further details can be found at Gov.uk Master’s Loan

Entry Requirements

BSc in Radiotherapy based degree 

The aim of this course is to enable you to develop knowledge and understanding to facilitate an enhanced critical awareness of emerging magnetic resonance imaging theory and practice relevant to radiotherapy from an evidence-based perspective. 

In this course you will develop your knowledge and understanding of MRI within Radiotherapy using an inquiry- based approach, gathering a wide range of evidence and information to thoroughly explore the module topics. Through critical evaluation and analysis of the evidence base, you will consolidate your knowledge and understanding or MR- based therapeutic practices. Topics typically include: MR-linacs: mode of operation; safety; legislation; ethical considerations; overview of imaging: diffusion weighted; perfusion; spectroscopy; standard T1 / T2 related to tumour; Localisation: image registration; treatment verification; contrast and its application to radiotherapeutic procedures; MR principles with regard to anatomical, physiological and tumour patho-physiological presentations and trials and evidence base related to MR radiotherapy treatment. 

This module can be studied on its own or as a module on the following educational pathways: 

• MSc / Pg. Dip / Pg Cert Advanced RT and Oncology Practice 

• MSc Advanced Practice 

• Pg Cert in Imaging for Radiotherapy 

MR−linacs: mode of operation; safety, legislation and ethical considerations. Overview of MRI imaging: diffusion weighted; perfusion; spectroscopy; standard T1/T2 related to tumour localisation, image registration, treatment verification; contrast and its application to radiotherapeutic procedures. MR principles with regard to anatomical, physiological and tumour patho−physiological presentations. MR planning pathways, MR image interpretation, MR safety including trials and evidence base related to MRI in Radiotherapy and Oncology. 

Using an inquiry−based approach students will gather a wide range of evidence and information in order to thoroughly explore the module topics. Through critical evaluation and analysis of the evidence base they will consolidate their knowledge and understanding of MR−based therapeutic practices. Formative feedback and assessment activities so that students have the opportunity to develop the necessary skills for successful achievement, of knowledge and skills     

Students will typically:  

1.Synthesise current knowledge demonstrating critical awareness of the evidence relating to the anatomical, physiological and patho-physiological principles  

2.Demonstrate a comprehensive and systematic understanding of the theoretical foundation of MR imaging in radiotherapy  

3.Critically evaluate the emerging role of MR in radiotherapy treatment delivery