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.



What Will I Learn?

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.



The programme educates and trains students using innovative and multidisciplinary approaches, combining research and advanced practice in medical imaging. It is also possible to conduct research using other options such as a scoping review

Module/Trimester/Credits



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.



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 at: https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Online Application.



Who Should Apply?

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EU) applicants: Yes



Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants: No

1 year full-time

2 years part-time

Delivery: On Campus

X677: Master of Science in Medical Imaging Full-Time

Commencing September 2026

Graduate Taught



X674 Master of Science in Medical Imaging Part-Time

Commencing September 2026

Graduate Taught

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

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.