The course provides a specialised study of the effects of ionising radiation exposure on biological systems from the cellular level to systemic effects. Biological response to irradiation is considered from two perspectives: as it pertains to radiation sensitivity for the purpose of radiotherapy as a treatment technique for cancer and other diseases; and susceptibility versus resistance for the purposes of radiation protection in medical, occupational and environmental exposures to radioactivity. There will be some practical/laboratory-based activities during the course which may be off-site, at another facility and/or require attendance at classes at the Bundoora campus. There may be specialist lectures by radiobiology and radiotherapy experts during the course.