Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences
Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences at UCC is a new programme designed to provide diagnostic radiographers, radiation therapists, and allied health professionals with the post-registration knowledge and skills to embark on specialist practice. The programme is delivered entirely online and will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to practice using advanced imaging modalities, treatment techniques, and in areas of extended or advancing practice.
| Award Name | Professional Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Certificate | National University of Ireland |
Duration
Flexible part-time
Careers / Further progression
Placement or Study Abroad Information
Applicants for the course are expected to have access, via your employer, to an appropriate clinical placement. There may be opportunities to study abroad or to undertake elective placements, but these would be considered on a case-by-case basis. It is expected that you will remain in appropriate clinical employment through the duration of the course.
Skills and Careers Information
Our Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences graduates will have the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to expand their careers relating to medical imaging technologies or radiation therapy treatments.
On graduation, you will have access to increased opportunities to lead and develop clinical services within your areas of practice.
Further information
Start Date: 9th September 2024.
Closing Date:
Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled. Early application is advised.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Imagining and Radiation Sciences has 9 distinct Specialty Pathways each with their own pathway-specific modules and learning outcomes.
Computed Tomography (CT)
Management and Leadership
Please complete an Expression of Interest for any of the following Pathways:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Ultrasound (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)
Radiation Protection
Image Interpretation
Mammography
Advanced Practice
Radiation Therapy
The Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences is a flexible part-time route where you undertake 30 credits of modules to be eligible for a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences award. A further 30-credit acquisition makes you eligible for a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences award and a final 30 credits of study allows you to qualify for the award of an MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.
Dr Andrew England
aengland@ucc.ie
+353 (0)21 420 5656
https://www.ucc.ie/en/medical/gradstudcpd/gradstud/medicalimagingandradiationtherapy/
Professor Mark McEntee
mark.mcentee@ucc.ie
+353 (0)21 420 5651