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GradDip (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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About This Course

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
 ANAT20090 Med. Sciences for Biomed.Engin Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 PHYC40980 Radiological Physics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 PHYC40990 Detectors and Dosimetry Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 PHYC41000 Medical Imaging Physics I Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 PHYC41010 Radiation Oncology Physics I Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 PHYC41080 Physics Data Analysis (Python) Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 COMP47670 Data Science in Python (MD) Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 PHYC41020 Radiation Protection & Safety Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 PHYC41030 Medical Imaging Physics II Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 PHYC41040 Radiation Oncology Physics II Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 PHYC41050 Radiobiology & Ethics Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 RDGY41720 Advanced Cross Sectional Anatomy Spring  5

Faculty Profile Dr Seán Cournane

Dr Seán Cournane is Director of the Centre for Physics in Health and Medicine (CPHM) and a clinical medical physicist at St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH). He specialises in Diagnostic Imaging physics, with particular interests in nuclear medicine, ultrasound imaging and therapy, novel Positron Emission Tomography (PET) tracers and radionuclide therapy.

GradDip Medical Physics (T344) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 6700
nonEU    fee per year - € 19400

GradDip Medical Physics (T345) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 3350
nonEU    fee per year - € 9780

***Fees are subject to change

Places will be offered to candidates with a strong foundation in basic physics, as demonstrated by the achievement of an undergraduate or graduate degree in Physics or a degree in an Engineering discipline with a coursework component equivalent to a minor in physics. A minimum of an upper second-class honours or equivalent will be normally required for entry, although students with a strong physics background and lower second class honours degree may be accepted.

Students who do not have English as their first language should meet UCD requirements for English Language.

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No


Entrance to this programme requires a PhD degree in physics or a related discipline with a significant physics content. 


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General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Medical Physics:

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Medical Physics
Graduate Diploma		 Full-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September		 Graduate Taught Apply
showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt T345
Medical Physics
Graduate Diploma		 Part-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September		 Graduate Taught Apply
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