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Master in Medical Imaging Full-time

MSc (NFQ Level 9)

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

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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.

About This Course

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.

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.

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 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

MSc Medical Imaging Part-Time (X674) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 9800 th
nonEU    fee per year - € 14550 th

MSc Medical Imaging Full-time (X675) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 9800 th
nonEU    fee per year - € 14550 th

Master in Medical Imaging Full-time (X677) Full Time
nonEU    fee per year - € 29100 th
EU          fee per year - € 9800 th

thDiagnostic Imaging Programmes where Year Fee is Full Programme Fee charged to First Year 2024/25 Entry students only.
***Fees are subject to change

  • 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.

All applicants are required to complete the pre-course requirement form:

MSc Medical Imaging Pre-course Form 2024

Successful candidates will be provided with a list of suitable modules, which will be discussed on an individual basis.

Applicants interested in applying for the full-time MSc in Medical Imaging September intake (X677), please complete the Proposal Form below and upload it to your application portal:

MSc Medical Imaging Proposal

  • Application deadline for September intake: 5th August
  • Application deadline for January intake: 6th December

Please ensure that all necessary forms are downloaded, filled out by typing, and uploaded through the application portal.

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

Part Time option suitable for:

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


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.


General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Master in Medical Imaging Full-time:

ROWCLASS Apply to   Application Type  
showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt X677
Master in Medical Imaging Full-time
Master of Science
Full-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September
Graduate Taught Apply
showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt X674
MSc Medical Imaging Part-Time
Master of Science
Part-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September
Graduate Taught Apply
showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt X675
MSc Medical Imaging Full-time
Master of Science
Part-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 January
Graduate Taught Opens 01 Oct 2024
* you can change options at the top of the page