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RTS5105 · Radiation therapy science 8
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
The unit introduces you to the principles and practice of evidence-based practice and research. You will gain in-depth knowledge on research methods. You will be able to analyse and describe quantitative and qualitative research designs, and demonstrate how to apply these to the field of radiation therapy. Different methods of data collection, analysis, interpretation, communication and subsequent critique of the findings will be presented. The unit will allow an in-depth exploration of the evidence-based practice paradigm and you will demonstrate how research findings can influence patient care and management in radiation therapy. Whilst studying these topics, you will be encouraged to critically reflect, analyse and synthesise relevant information from the literature, reflecting on your experiences from clinical practice to further develop and build your skills of critical analysis.
Areas of study: Radiation therapy
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester to First semester | Teaching is all online (ONLINE) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research plan (2,000 words) | Written | 40% | Competency |
| 2 | Evidence based literature review article (3,000 words) | Written | 40% | Competency |
| 3 | Literature review summary Oral presentation (110 minutes) | Presentation | 20% | Competency |
| 4 | Engagement task 1: Annotated Bibliography (500 words) | Written | — | Competency |
| 5 | Engagement task 2: Structural skeleton (750 words) | Written | — | Competency |
| 6 | Written reflection (Allies in indigenous) (500 words) | Written | — | Competency |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
prerequisite
Learning outcomes
- Analyse the role of research in radiation therapy, reflecting on experiences in clinical practice.
- Appraise the scope of research conducted in radiation therapy, radiation oncology and related disciplines.
- Evaluate different methods of knowledge acquisition; analysing and synthesising the moral, ethical and legal responsibilities of research which is conducted in a culturally safe manner.
- Describe in detail the key concepts, methods and different approaches used in qualitative and quantitative research design, reflecting on the role of research and clinical audit in developing quality and safety standards
- Appraise evidence and research findings relevant to radiation therapy and the multidisciplinary management of cancer patients.
- Define evidence based practice and evaluate its implications for patient centred care and service delivery in radiation therapy.
Workload
72 hours of teacher-directed learning activities and 72 hours of self-directed study including: • Directed online interactive Moodle unit workbook activities. • Online synchronous video support sessions • Self-directed study
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