BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Curricular information is subject to change.
Open AllThis accelerated Radiography training course has been developed to allow graduates from a wide variety of academic backgrounds to study with us. The content of the accelerated radiography course supports a robust learning of basic sciences and incorporates a wide range of radiography training that has been developed with respect to requirements for radiography training as published by CORU, the Health and Social Care Professions Regulator, and by the Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy.
Students will be provided with teaching from a dedicated team of over 25 lecturers and clinical training will be enhanced by the inclusion of our new ‘state of the art” virtual reality training equipment and our X-ray suite facilities on site, in UCD.
Throughout this course you’ll undertake modules in Technology of Radiography, Practice of Radiography and Clinical Practice of Radiography.
First Year
Second Year
Third Year (one trimester)
Learning methods include lectures, small group tutorials, interactive demonstrations, hands-on clinical learning at UCD and across our clinical network, and enquiry-based learning in the classroom and in the clinical departments.
There will be the possibility for students to undertake international elective opportunities at various stages within the programme.
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.
Radiography will first be demonstrated in UCD’s own imaging facilities, before you progress to performing examinations on patients. Teaching hospitals also participate in your training and you will work alongside radiography colleagues to learn and refine your professional skills. Early clinical exposure in your second trimester will help ensure that you are professionally, and patient focused early in your studies. You will undertake 1,200 hours of hospital-based training over the course of the programme, some of which takes place during the summer periods.
“UCD is a leading centre of excellence for Radiography. This made my decision to study here very easy. The course is challenging but certainly manageable. The lecturers are approachable, supportive and are always willing to help with any areas that you may find challenging. Clinical placement has provided opportunities to apply the theory learned in class into practice, while develop the skills and clinical competencies required for full professional accreditation. Overall, the course is rewarding and I am excited to continue developing my skills to become a highly competent practitioner who can make a real contribution to healthcare services.”
Emily Geraghty, Student
Health Sciences Centre
Belfield,
Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 716 6546
Email: diagnostic.imaging@ucd.ie