Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

A.A. 2025/2026 A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
ING-INF/05 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/50
4
A
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07
9
A/B
BIO/09 ,BIO/16 ,BIO/17 ,MED/36
6
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/36 ,MED/41 ,MED/50
8
B
MED/33 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
3
E/F
L-LIN/12
5
A/B
MED/04 ,MED/42 ,MED/45
7
A/B
BIO/10 ,BIO/13 ,FIS/07 ,MED/36
1
F
MED/50
14
B
MED/50

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A/B
FIS/07 ,MED/06 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
8
A/B
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
3
B
MED/50 ,M-PSI/01
3
A/B
ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
7
A/B
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
1
F
MED/50
22
B
MED/50

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
10
A/B/C
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
4
B
MED/42 ,MED/50 ,SECS-P/07
4
B
MED/43 ,MED/44 ,MED/50
5
B
MED/36 ,MED/37 ,MED/50
6
D
-
5
F
-
1
F
MED/50
24
B
MED/50
Prova finale
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A/B
FIS/07 ,MED/06 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
8
A/B
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
3
B
MED/50 ,M-PSI/01
3
A/B
ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
7
A/B
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
1
F
MED/50
22
B
MED/50
activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
10
A/B/C
FIS/07 ,ING-INF/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
4
B
MED/42 ,MED/50 ,SECS-P/07
4
B
MED/43 ,MED/44 ,MED/50
5
B
MED/36 ,MED/37 ,MED/50
6
D
-
5
F
-
1
F
MED/50
24
B
MED/50
Prova finale
7
E
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Radiotherapy - TECNICHE DI RADIOTERAPIA  (2017/2018)

Teaching code

4S000364

Teacher

Nicola Bizzocchi

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/50 - APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY

Period

TSRM LEZ 2ANNO 2 SEM 16-17 dal Apr 16, 2018 al Jun 6, 2018.

Location

VERONA

Lessons timetable Seminars 0

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

The student, at the end of the study path, must be able to:
- describe the characteristics of different ionizing radiations used for tumors's therapy (gamma rays, X rays, adrons) and their interactions with the biological tissues
- describe LET (Linear Energy Transfer) and RBE (Relative Biological Effectiveness) of the different ionizing radiations
- describe the concepts of therapeutic ratio (TCP\NTCP) and therapeutic window in radiotherapy
- describe the operation of a linear accelerator for radiotherapy (LINAC) and its components
- describe the beam delivery techniques of a LINAC with MLC (multi leaf collimator), included static and arc techniques
- describe the operation and the beam delivery system of a Tomotherapy equipment
- describe the techniques of set-up and centering of the oncologic patient
- describe the operation of a TPS (Treatment Planning System) and the advanced techniques of planning nowadays used
- decribe set-up and IGRT during treatment
- describe, in general, the operation of a proton therapy equipment and the techniques of beam delivery with protons used nowadays

Program

- ionizing radiations and their interaction with biological tissues
- linear accelerators (LinAc) and circular accelerators (cyclotrons and syncrotrons) of particles for radiotherapy
- set-up and virtual simulation of the oncologic patient
- techniques of planning and delivery of the therapeutic beam
- IGRT and treatment of the oncologic patient
- therapy techniques with protons

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
G. Guzzi, R. Morra La Moderna Radioterapia Radiologia & Fututro 2014 8894053202

Examination Methods

oral examination

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE