MSc 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.

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.

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

Research Methods & Statistics
Research Dissertation
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.

12 - 16 months

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.

IELTS: An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by Princeton University

• A minimum score of 600 in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), with Test of Written English at 475 +.
• A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section

Cambridge Examinations: English language examinations administered by the University of Cambridge: 176+ on Cambridge English scale (with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English)

Pearson English Language Text: Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item of both skills profiles.