Radiographers are responsible for producing high-quality images to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. While radiography is a caring profession, it’s also one that requires considerable technological and scientific expertise in both the production of images and the responsible delivery of ionising radiation. If you’re interested in science and you want to use your knowledge to care for people, Radiography at UCD may be a perfect fit for you.
Our aim is to prepare graduate radiographers to meet the everyday challenges arising from ongoing advances in diagnostic imaging and healthcare.
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Radiographers are responsible for producing high-quality images to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. While radiography is a caring profession, it’s also one that requires considerable technological and scientific expertise in both the production of images and the responsible delivery of ionising radiation. If you’re interested in science and you want to use your knowledge to care for people, Radiography at UCD may be a perfect fit for you.
Our aim is to prepare graduate radiographers to meet the everyday challenges arising from ongoing advances in diagnostic imaging and healthcare
Our aim is to prepare graduate radiographers to meet the everyday challenges arising from ongoing advances in diagnostic imaging and healthcare
About This Course
UCD is one of Europe’s leading centres of excellence for radiography and diagnostic imaging. You will follow an innovative curriculum that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of modern healthcare. The course is delivered in a state-of-the-art, interdisciplinary environment by expert staff from within UCD School of Medicine and throughout our nationwide clinical training network.
First Year
Anatomy • Practice of Radiography • Technology of Radiography • Clinical Placement • Professional Skills • Elective Modules
Second Year
Anatomy • Physiology • Practice of Radiography • Technology: Radiology Informatics • Radiographic Image Interpretation • Clinical Placement • Radiation Protection • Elective Modules
Third Year
Computed Tomography • Ultrasound • Research and Evidence Based Practice • Mechanisms of Disease • Paediatrics • Clinical Placement • Cross Sectional Anatomy • Interventional Radiology • Elective Module
Fourth Year
Professional Completion • Legal Medicine • Magnetic Resonance Imaging • Nuclear Medicine • Research Project • Systematic Pathology • Erasmus opportunities • Clinical placement
Learning methods include lectures, small group tutorials, interactive demonstrations, virtual reality simulation and hands-on clinical learning.
Assessment methods include written and practical skills-based exams, image-based and continuous assessment, report writing and oral presentations. Individual and group assessments foster team skills required for professional working.
You may apply for a three-month Erasmus exchange with one of our European partner institutions (including Belgium, Finland, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden). Further elective opportunities include visiting the USA and Austria.
Diagnostic imaging is a growth area in Ireland and internationally. All graduates in the past five years have obtained employment as radiographers. As well as the traditional hospital-based career, some radiographers are employed as applications or sales specialists.
An increasing number of graduates are now undertaking PhD studies. Diagnostic imaging offers successful graduates exciting opportunities to pursue research and/or to develop specialist clinical skills.
An increasing number of graduates are now undertaking PhD studies. Diagnostic imaging offers successful graduates exciting opportunities to pursue research and/or to develop specialist clinical skills.
UCD Radiography and Diagnostic Imaging Office
Health Sciences Centre (Second Floor: A222)
Belfield,
Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 716 6546
Email: diagnostic.imaging@ucd.ie
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.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
RDGY10170 | Clinical Practice Rad 1 | 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ANAT10110 | Clinical Human Anatomy I | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
RDGY10090 | Healthcare Imaging and Information Systems | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
RDGY10110 | Practice of Radiography 1 | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
RDGY10120 | Technology 1 | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
RDGY10180 | Radiography Professionalism 1 | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ANAT10120 | Clinical Human Anatomy II | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
RDGY10070 | Practice of Radiography 2 | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
RDGY10130 | Technology 2 | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: Students may take the elective below or any other elective of choice. |
PHTY20280 | Born to Run: The Science of Human Endurance | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
RDGY20070 | Practice of Radiography 3 | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
RDGY20180 | Clinical Practice of Radiography 2 | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
RDGY20230 | Radiation Protection | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
RDGY20260 | Radiology Informatics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
RDGY20270 | Radiography Professionalism 2 | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
ANAT20010 | Clinical Human Anatomy III | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
PHYS20090 | Principles of Physiology | Spring | 10 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
RDGY30370 | Radiographic Image Interpretation | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
RDGY30830 | Practice of Radiography 4 | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: Students may take one of the electives below or any other elective of choice. Electives are available in Spring trimester only. |
FDSC10010 | Food Diet and Health | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: Students may take one of the electives below or any other elective of choice. Electives are available in Spring trimester only. |
NMHS32480 | Introduct to Health Systems | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
RDGY30300 | Clinical Practice of Radiography 3-1 | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
RDGY30310 | Clinical Practice of Radiography 3-2 | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
RDGY30640 | Interventional Radiology | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
RDGY30900 | Paediatric Radiography UER | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
PATH30070 | Mechanisms of Disease | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
RDGY30580 | Ultrasound | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
RDGY30590 | Computed Tomography | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
RDGY30870 | Introduction to Research and Evidence-based Practice in Radiography | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
RDGY30880 | DXA & Breast Imaging | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
RDGY41220 | Cross Sectional Anatomy | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
RDGY30090 | Radiography Research Project | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 10 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
FLME30030 | Legal Med & Professionalism | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
PATH30010 | Systematic Pathology | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
RDGY30100 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
RDGY30120 | Professional Completion | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
RDGY30620 | Nuclear Medicine | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
RDGY30280 | Clinical Practice of Radiography 4 | Spring | 10 |
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of: Incoming Erasmus ONLY - SPRING |
RDGY30570 | Radiography & Culture Across Europe | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of: Incoming Erasmus ONLY - SPRING |
RDGY30800 | Cardiac interventional imaging | Spring | 7.5 |
Stage 4 Options - C) Min 0 of: Incoming Erasmus ONLY - SPRING |
RDGY30810 | Erasmus clinical practice | Spring | 7.5 |
Stage 4 Options - E) Min 1 of: Spring Trimester: Students must choose either -OPTION 1: Select RDGY30400 Erasmus Radiography Abroad Module or OPTION 2: Select two modules RDGY30800 Cardiac interventional imaging and RDGY30810 Erasmus clinical practice. |
RDGY30400 | Erasmus Radiography (abroad) | Spring | 15 |
Stage 4 Options - E) Min 1 of: Spring Trimester: Students must choose either -OPTION 1: Select RDGY30400 Erasmus Radiography Abroad Module or OPTION 2: Select two modules RDGY30800 Cardiac interventional imaging and RDGY30810 Erasmus clinical practice. |
RDGY30800 | Cardiac interventional imaging | Spring | 7.5 |
Stage 4 Options - E) Min 1 of: Spring Trimester: Students must choose either -OPTION 1: Select RDGY30400 Erasmus Radiography Abroad Module or OPTION 2: Select two modules RDGY30800 Cardiac interventional imaging and RDGY30810 Erasmus clinical practice. |
RDGY30810 | Erasmus clinical practice | Spring | 7.5 |
Diagnostic radiography is a multifaceted career pathway that incorporates healthcare, technology, and science. Campus facilities include 3D virtual reality rooms, anatomy labs, and a fully functioning x-ray room. From 1st year, hands-on experience in hospitals meant I understood how we play a critical role in patients diagnostic and treatment pathways. I had opportunities to work with multidisciplinary teams, gain greater confidence, and expand my skill set. Radiography offers a diversified working life with no two days the same. This course blends theory, practice and patient orientated care, with ongoing technological advancements, incorporating problem-solving and developing a versatile skill set.
Jenitta Maria Jimmy, Graduate
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Radiography:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceInt | MDS4 Radiography Bachelor of Science |
Full-Time Commencing September 2024 |
Undergraduate Degree (Non EU) Non EU Undergraduates |
Closed |
| showAudience-audienceInt | MDS4 Radiography Bachelor of Science |
Full-Time Commencing September 2025 |
Undergraduate Degree (Non EU) Non EU Undergraduates |
Apply |
| showAudience-audienceEU | DN410 Radiography Bachelor of Science |
Full-Time Commencing September 2025 |
Application through CAO | Apply via CAO |
* you can change options at the top of the page