Radiation Protection and Medical Effects

6 credits

Course, Master's level, 3DR401

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–24 September 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university in life sciences (e.g. physics, radiophysics, chemistry or biology), medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or other relevant university education.

Selection

All qualified applicants will be admitted.

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 16,500
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 16,500

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Application deadline
15 April 2026
Application code
UU-49000

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
31 August 2026–24 September 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university in life sciences (e.g. physics, radiophysics, chemistry or biology), medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or other relevant university education.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course gives you knowledge about the molecular, cellular and tissue effects of exposure to ionising radiation. This will lead to an increased understanding of the risks of ionising radiation, radiation protection, medical radiation therapy and applications in nuclear medicine.