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Fetal Biometry, Liquor & Placenta

ProfCert (NFQ Level 9)

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

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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
 RDGY41080 Fetal Biometry, Liquor, Placenta Year-long (12 months)  10

ProfCert Fetal Biometry, Liquor & Placenta (X977) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 1470
nonEU    fee per year - € 3130

***Fees are subject to change

1.Applicants should be obstetric and gynaecological trainees at Senior House Officer, Registrar or SPR level, consultants specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology, with approval to practice in Ireland; midwives registered with An Bord Altranais or the UKCC, who provide antenatal care; or Radiographers with the approval to practice Radiography in Ireland or Northern Ireland, who currently practice ultrasound.
2. Applicants must undertake a clinical placement, under the guidance of a named clinical supervisor, and provide evidence of an agreement to spend a minimum of 80 hours practicing clinical obstetric ultrasound while undertaking this programme.
3. Prior Learning – applicants must complete Prof Cert Early Pregnancy X734 (offered by the Radiography & DI Section) to be eligible to apply for Prof Cert Fetal Biometry, Liquor and Placenta

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


The closing date for applications is Monday 21st July 2025.



Successful applicants will be required to attend compulsory Introductory Study Days:




  • Friday 25th July 2025 at The National Maternity Hospital



Engagement with all online lectures and other online material, e.g. online quiz/assessment is also compulsory.



Declaration Forms:



All applicants are required to download and complete the application and the declaration forms below. These forms must be signed by your clinical supervisor. 



X977 Declaration of Clinical Placement


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