Computed Tomography

• 1. Analyse the CT principles underpinning justification, optimisation and dose constraints so as to keep radiation doses as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA);
• 2. Apply the most appropriate CT imaging protocol to an individual patient and perform image processing (MPR/MIP/VRT) on CT data-sets;
• 3. Demonstrate intellectual depth, breath and adaptiveness in relation to routine and multiphasic CT clinical practice and technology topics;
• 4. Evaluate and critique CT protocols and images;
• 5. Integrate and apply new CT skills/knowledge to clinical CT practice and employ critical thinking and problem solving skills to clinical CT practice;
• 6. Work as part of a team or individually to develop communication & presentation skills.

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.

Criteria for standard entry applicants:

• This programme is open to any radiographer with at least one year post qualification experience and Department of Health approval to practise radiography in Ireland, or Health Professions Council approval to practise radiography in the UK and Northern Ireland.
• All candidates are required to undertake a minimum of three months of clinical experience in CT scanning prior to commencing the course and provide documented evidence of the same. All candidates must arrange their own clinical placement and provide evidence of an agreement to spend a minimum of 620 hours gaining practical experience in CT over the duration of the programme.
• Candidates are required to arrange for a suitably qualified clinical supervisor to oversee their clinical experience. Details must be provided to the Academic Programme Co-ordinator during the first week of course.
• A clinical hours declaration form must be signed by your Radiographic Services Manager, indicating an agreement to provide the requisite number of clinical hours during the course and confirming the requisite pre-clinical hours declaration form (available below). This must be submitted together with other necessary documentation specified in the online application process.

Downloads:

Clinical Hours Declaration Form CT

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes

This course is designed for diagnostic radiographers who want to develop the specialist CT skills necessary to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic working environment. Applicants must have at least one year’s post-qualification experience in diagnostic radiography. Applicants must have at least three months experience in CT before commencing the course and must be working in a CT department for the duration of the course.

Key Dates for 2025/26 - Graduate Diploma in Computed Tomography

Autumn Trimester 2025

Block week 1:  15/16/17/18 September 2025

Block week 2:  13/14/15/16 October 2025

Block week 3:  17/18/19/20 November 2025

Christmas Examination Dates TBC by UCD

Spring Trimester 2026

Block week 4:  26/27/28/29 January 2026

Block week 5:  23/24/25/26 February 2026

Block week 6:  23/24/25/26 March 2026

May Examination Dates TBC by UCD

Essential Requirements and Mandatory to Submit for Application:​

• Hold a BSc (Honours) or equivalent in Diagnostic Radiography.


• English Language Test - a minimum score of 7.0 in IELTS (with a minimum of 6.5 in each band) is required. All test results must be less than 2 years old - for international applicants.


• Clinical Hours Declaration Form CT - mandatory fill out to complete and upload this on the application form. 


• 1 Academic and 1 work Reference - mandatory to upload on the application using Diagnostic Imaging Reference Form-1 if applicable.


• Attained at least 9 months clinical work experience in CT prior to commencing the course, and provide documented evidence supporting this on the pre-clinical hours declaration form.