MABIO4500 Nuclear Medicine Course description

Each exam paper will be evaluated by a committee of two examiners.

Target group

We aim to bring together course participants with a broad range of different backgrounds. On the one hand, we want participants who before the course either have studied or started a PhD project with empirical studies concerning questions about sustainability, climate or the environment. On the other hand, we welcome participants who come from the field of education and/or do their PhD project within an education department. Moreover, we invite applicants from various parts of the world.

Admission requirements

1. The admission will require a five-year master’s degree (three years + two years) or equivalent qualifications in social sciences, teacher education or in any other subjects or fields for which the course is seen as relevant for the applicant.
2. All applicants must submit a brief summary of their PhD project (about ½ - 1 page).
3. All applicants must submit a text of 250 - 500 words (+ eventual literature references) about their motivation and background for taking part in this course, and how they consider the course to be relevant for their PhD project.
4. Up to five seats will be reserved for applicants who are enrolled as PhD students at OsloMet’s Faculty of Education and International Studies.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has in-depth knowledge of radioactive pharmaceuticals’ chemical, biological, and pharmacokinetic properties
• has advanced knowledge of the most common clinical examinations and therapies in nuclear medicine, and the relevance of these methods in relation to various diseases and disease mechanisms
• has advanced knowledge of nuclear medicine imaging and processing
• has in-depth knowledge of what characterises the different types of radiation
• has in-depth knowledge of the principles of quality control of nuclear medicine equipment and specimens
• has in-depth knowledge of preparation of radiopharmaceuticals
• is capable of describing applicable radiation protection provisions in the field of nuclear medicine

Skills

The student is capable of

• applying medical-technical equipment in nuclear medicine units
• mastering routine quality control of equipment and specimens
• mastering aseptic work techniques and knows how to protect him/herself and others against contamination and infection when preparing radiopharmaceuticals
• is capable of using safety equipment when handling radioactivity

Competence

The student is capable of

• familiarising him/herself with and taking a critical approach to new methods and apparatuses used in nuclear medicine with particular emphasis on their areas of application, possibilities, and limitations.

Work and teaching methods include lectures, laboratory courses, practical exercises, seminars, group work, guided tours of nuclear medicine units, and self-study.

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• minimum attendance of 80% at seminars and scheduled group work
• minimum attendance of 90 % at the laboratory course
• individual practical test, approx. 2 hours
• individual project assignment about a nuclear medicine topic, up to 6,000 words

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Individual written exam, 4 hours

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Grade scale A-F

An external and internal examiner will assess all exams