Physics of Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy · 3 hrs Lecture
CCMB-2520 prerequisites
6 courses appear in this chain, up to 4 levels deep. 3 are needed whichever route you take: BIOL-1112 → PHYS-1301 → CCMB-2903 Unless you get permission, 1 more is needed: STAT-1501.
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Required by 1 program:
- RT 4 YEAR BSc (RADIATION THERAPY)
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This series of lectures is designed to provide the student radiation therapist with a fundamental understanding of the physical nature of both photons and electrons and specifically the manner in which they interact with an absorbing/scattering medium. The concepts presented in this series will enhance the student's ability to make decisions regarding clinical radiation therapy treatments.
Requisite courses
Admission to the Radiation Therapy Program, PHYS-1301, STAT-1501, or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)]; CCMB-2903 (must be taken previously or at the same time as this course).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.