Master in Medical Imaging Full-time

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. 

The programme educates and trains students using innovative and multidisciplinary approaches, combining research and advanced practice in medical imaging. It is also possible to conduct  research using other options such as a scoping review 

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.

MSc Medical Imaging Part-Time (X674) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 10240 ^th
nonEU    fee per year - € 14755 ^th

Master in Medical Imaging Full-time (X677) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 10240 ^th
nonEU    fee per year - € 29500 <sup>th

th</sup>Diagnostic Imaging Programmes where Year Fee is Full Programme Fee charged to First Year 2026/27 Entry students only.
***Fees are subject to change

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.

• 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.

 

Full Time option suitable for:

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

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No

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.

Application Deadline for September intake: August 2026 TBC

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate Degree Transcript and Certificate:  a high GPA (at least second class honours) is a prerequisite. 


• English Language Test: To provide evidence Degree taught in English OR An overall score of 7.0 in IELTS equivalent (with no element below 6.5) is required. All test results must be less than 2 years old. This is a compulsory requirement. This is for international applicants whose English is not their first language.


• Reference Form

All applicants are required to complete the pre-course requirement form and the Proposal Form below:

MSc Medical Imaging Proposal 

MSc Medical Imaging Pre-course Form

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

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