Through this Radiophysics, you will optimize diagnostic and therapeutic precision with radiation, improving the quality of life of patients"

The application of Radiophysics in Medicine has proven to be vital for the diagnosis and treatment of various pathologies, providing a significant contribution to the field of health. In diagnosis, it allows for precise and detailed images of internal structures of the body, allowing for the early detection of diseases. Furthermore, in oncological treatment, this discipline enables the administration of precise doses of radiation to malignant tumors.

For these reasons, TECH offers physicians this professional master’s degree in Radiophysics, offering a comprehensive approach to the fundamentals and applications of radiation in the medical field. In this way, the graduate will delve into the principles and advanced techniques for measuring radiation, including the study of detectors, units of maeasurement and calibration methods. Radiobiology will also be key to understanding the interaction of radiation with biological tissues and its effects on health, as well as the approach to the radiobiology of normal and cancerous tissues. 

Likewise, professionals will cover, from physical principles, to clinical dosimetry and the application of advanced techniques, such as Proton Therapy. Not forgetting techniques such as Intraoperative Radiotherapy and Brachytherapy, detailing their physical foundations, as well as their clinical applications.

In addition, the course will explore diagnostic imaging, covering the physics behind medical imaging, different techniques and even dosimetry in radiodiagnostics. It will also include fields such as magnetic resonance and ultrasound, which do not use ionizing radiation. Nuclear Medicine, on the other hand, will be immersed in the use of radiotracers for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Finally, safety measures, regulations and safe practices in medical environments will be developed.

TECH has conceived a comprehensive program, based on the revolutionary Relearning methodology, consisting of the repetition of key concepts to ensure a solid understanding. You will only need an electronic device with an Internet connection to access the contents at any time.

Thanks to TECH and this program, you will use the physical principles and advanced technologies to apply ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in the medical field"

This professional master’s degree in Radiophysics contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Radiophysics
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will delve into the technique of Proton therapy, used to maximize radiation dose deposition in the treatment area, minimizing it on adjacent organs"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will learn about gamma cameras and PET, the most important instrumentation of a Nuclear Medicine Department, in an agile and simple way"

You will master clinical dosimetry to achieve an optimal distribution of dose absorbed by the patient, through an extensive library of multimedia resources"

The main objective of this program in Radiophysics will be to build solid theoretical knowledge, as well as to develop practical skills, essential to play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases using ionizing radiation. Therefore, the physician will cover from the physical and biological principles of radiation to Radiobiology and Dosimetry, contributing to diagnostic accuracy and treatment evaluation. Likewise, the professional will ensure radiological protection in medical environments, ensuring the safety of patients and staff. In addition, the focus on innovation, updating and research possibilities will contribute directly to public health.

You will excel in the field of Medicine and Radiation, bringing advances that will transform medical practice and health care"

General Objectives

• Analyze the basic interactions of ionizing radiation with tissues
• Establish the effects and risks of ionizing radiation at the cellular level
• Analyze elements of photon and electron beam measurement in external radiotherapy
• Examine the quality control program
• Identify the different treatment planning techniques for external radiotherapy treatment planning techniques 
• Analyze the interactions of protons with matter
• Examine radiation protection and radiobiology in Proton Therapy
• Analyze the technology and equipment used in intraoperative radiation therapy
• Examine the clinical outcomes of Brachytherapy in different oncological contexts
• Analyze the importance of the Radiological Protection
• Assimilate the existing risks derived from the use of ionizing radiation
• Develop the international regulations applicable to radiation protection

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter

• Internalize the Bragg-Gray theory and the dose measured in air
• Develop the limits of the different dosimetric quantities
• Analyze the calibration of a dosimeter

Module 2. Radiobiology

• Assess the risks associated with the main medical exposures
• Analyze the effects of the interaction of ionizing radiation with tissues and organs
• Examine the different existing mathematical models in radiobiology

Module 3. External Radiotherapy. Physical Dosimetry

• Examine the quality control program of radiotherapy equipment

Module 4. External Radiotherapy. Clinical Dosimetry

• Specify the different characteristics of the different types of external radiotherapy treatments
• Analyze the different verification systems of external radiotherapy plans, as well as the metrics used

Module 5. Advanced Radiotherapy Method. Proton Therapy

• Analyze proton beams and their clinical use
• Evaluate the necessary requirements for the characterization of this radiotherapy technique
• Establish the differences of this modality with conventional radiotherapy both technologically and clinically

Module 6. Advanced Radiotherapy Method. Intraoperative Radiotherapy

• Identify the main clinical indications for the application of intraoperative radiotherapy
• Analyze in detail the methods of dose calculation in intraoperative radiotherapy
• Examine the factors influencing patient and medical staff safety during intraoperative radiotherapy procedures

Module 7. Brachytherapy in the Field of Radiotherapy

• Examine the application of the Monte Carlo Method in Brachytherapy
• Evaluate planning systems using the TG 43 formalism
• Dose planning in Brachytherapy
• Identify and analyze the key differences between High Dose Rate (HDR) and Low Dose Rate Brachytherapy (LDR)

Module 8. Advanced Diagnostic Imaging

• Develop specialized knowledge about the operation of an X-ray tube and a digital image detector
• Identify the different types of radiological images (static and dynamic), as well as the advantages and disadvantages offered by the various technologies currently available
• Analyze the international protocols for quality control of radiology equipment
• Delve into the fundamental aspects in the dosimetry of patients undergoing radiological tests

Module 9. Nuclear Medicine

• Distinguish between modes of image acquisition from a patient with radiopharmaceuticals
• Develop expertise on MIRD methodology in patient dosimetry

Module 10. Radiation Protection in Hospital Radioactive Facilities

• Determine the radiological risks present in hospital radioactive facilities, as well as the specific magnitudes and units applied in these cases
• Establish the concepts applicable to the design of a radioactive facility, knowing the main specific parameters

You will analyze the physical basis of radiation dosimetry, with the objective of understanding how to measure personal and environmental dose"