Medical Imaging

Course Overview

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



This programme aims to educate and train graduates in an innovative multidisciplinary approach, combining advanced practice in medical imaging.



What will I learn

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

Students may also tailor the course to their own individual needs or interests by selecting elective modules from UCD and partner institutions. This flexible approach facilitates travel to partner universities in the European Union. It also caters to students who wish to remain in Ireland for the duration of the course through the provision of distance learning options.

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

Students may select from over 20 modules offered in UCD and across the partner institutions. This provides students with the unique opportunity to tailor their own programme and to travel and study at a number of European Universities. A number of these modules will involve distance learning, thus facilitating those students who wish to undertake modules at a partner University without necessitating travel.

Am I eligible for this course?

• 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 (https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax) for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

1 year part-time

Delivery: Blended

X945: Graduate Diploma Medical Imaging Part-time

Graduate Diploma



Part-Time: Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught