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Advanced Imaging Fertility Ultrasound

ProfCert (NFQ Level 9)

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

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This programme offers applicants the opportunity to develop high level clinical and academic knowledge of Hysterosalpingo-Contrast Sonography (HyCoSy), Saline Infusion Sonography (SIS) and 3D ultrasound scanning (3D US). This course is designed for sonographers (radiography, nursing and clinicians) experienced in transvaginal gynaecological scanning who wish to enhance these skills and learn the ultrasound techniques of tubal patency testing, uterine cavity assessment and 3D gynaecological scanning. The aim is to promote safe and competent clinical use of these procedures and 3D ultrasound imaging in diagnosing gynaecological pathologies such as uterine anomalies. The course will develop and expand the knowledge on the principles of 3D ultrasound, 3D image volume acquisition and application of post-processing software in gynaecology.

It will enable students to understand the indications for these ultrasound examinations, perform the procedures and scans and report on findings in the clinical context. The course is designed to provide both theoretical and practical training, with a significant emphasis on clinical experience.

This programme is delivered through a hybrid teaching approach. There is a requirement to attend 2 days teaching in UCD, engage with online teaching material and to complete a record of clinical practice.

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
 RDGY41780 Advanced Imaging in Fertility Ultrasound Autumn  10

ProfCert Advanced Imaging Fertility Ultrasound (X989) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 1510
nonEU    fee per year - € 3130

***Fees are subject to change

Applicants should be currently working in the field of gynaecology or fertility and registered with their appropriate professional body, with approval to practice in Ireland. Midwives registered with An Bord Altranais or the UKCC or Radiographers with CORU and medical Doctors registered with the Irish Medical Council .

Applicants must undertake a clinical placement under the guidance of a named supervisor and provide evidence of an agreement to spend the required time practicing SIS.HyCosy and 3D ultrasound while undertaking this programme. Applicants are required to have clinical supervision obtained prior to application.

Prior Learning -applicants must have completed RDGY 41520  Clinical Practice Fertility Ultrasound ,NSc in Ultrasound or other recognised formal training in gynaecological ultrasound 

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Part Time option suitable for:

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


This programme is available to those currently practising transvaginal ultrasound in a fertility or gynaecological clinic who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in the area of HyCoSy & SIS procedures and 3D ultrasound.



Applicants must provide written evidence of an agreement with a fertility/gynaecology ultrasound department to provide clinical ultrasound experience (minimum 70 hours) and clinical supervision throughout the programme. This agreement must be signed by the named clinical supervisor.



Professional Certificate in Advanced Fertility Ultrasound Clinical Declaration



The closing date is 28th August 2025.



The mandatory Study Days (both in UCD) are:




  • 11th September 2025 and 

  • 23rd October 2025


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