Medical Imaging

This programme allows students to acquire knowledge and advanced practical skills in relevant fields of medical imaging. Graduates will be equipped with analytical, research and critical reflection skills, in order to drive improvements in medical imaging healthcare services or in industry.



Students can tailor the course content to meet their own professional needs or interests.

Educates and trains students using innovative and multidisciplinary approaches, combining research and advanced practice in medical imaging.



Students can tailor the course to their own research interests and individual needs by selecting modules offered by the University.



Apply knowledge and understanding through problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader contexts.



Communicate conclusions and the underpinning knowledge and rationale to specialist and non-specialist audiences.



Demonstrate increased knowledge and understanding as a basis and opportunity for originality in developing or applying ideas in a research context.



Demonstrate increased knowledge and understanding as a basis and opportunity for originality in developing or applying ideas to clinical practice.



Learn to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.



Make judgments which demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge, handle complexity, formulate judgments with incomplete data and being capable of critical analysis.



As part of this course, students will undertake a combination of modules including:



Research Methods & Statistics

Research Dissertation



Students can tailor the course to their own research interests and individual needs by selecting modules offered by the University.

Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:

For the full list of modules please contact graduate.imaging@ucd.ie

RDGY41130 Dissertation (Medical Imaging) Year-long (12 months) 30

Applicants should possess a BSc radiography, radiation therapy or equivalent.



Applicants not in possession of the above may also be considered for admission, provided that they are in possession of academic or professional qualifications and experience that together are deemed to be comparable to the level of a Bachelor Degree.



All applicants will be required to demonstrate that their standard of English language is satisfactory.



Applicants may seek transfer credit for previously accredited learning. This may allow exemption for some parts of the programme.



All applicants are required to complete the pre-course requirement form:



MSc Medical Imaging Pre-course Form



Successful candidates will be provided with a list of suitable modules, which will be discussed on an individual basis.



Applicants interested in applying for the full-time MSc in Medical Imaging September intake (X677), please complete the Proposal Form below and upload it to your application portal:



MSc Medical Imaging Proposal

Application deadline for September intake: 5th August

Application deadline for January intake: 6th December



Please ensure that all necessary forms are downloaded, filled out by typing, and uploaded through the application portal.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

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Application deadline for September intake: 5th August

Application deadline for January intake: 6th December

MSc Medical Imaging Part-time X675 Graduate Taught MSc On Campus PT 2 Years

Master in Medical Imaging Full-time X674, X677 Graduate Taught MSc On Campus FT / PT 1/2 Years

X675 MSc Medical Imaging Part-time Master of Science Part-Time Commencing January 2025 Graduate Taught



X677 Master in Medical Imaging Full-time Master of Science Full-Time Commencing September 2025 Graduate Taught



X674 MSc Medical Imaging Part-Time Master of Science Part-Time Commencing September 2025 Graduate Taught

This joint Masters is targeted towards:

Practicing radiographers

Radiation therapists

Professionals working in the field of medical imaging

The programme provides an alternative to the modality specific Masters programmes and allows students to tailor a programme to their specific needs and interests.