Course Summary
The Graduate Diploma MRI programme will develop the expertise of radiographers working in the field of MRI, broadening their knowledge of standard MR applications, and developing communication skills and critical thinking.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Criteria for standard entry applicants
• This programme is open to any radiographer holding a BSc degree, or Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR) in radiography, or equivalent, with at least one year post-qualification experience.
• Applicants working in Ireland must be registered with the Health & Social Care Professionals Council (CORU: https://www.coru.ie/) and have Department of Health & Children approval to practice radiography in Ireland. Applicants working in Northern Ireland or the UK, should be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC: http://www.hcpc-uk.org/). Applicants from other EU countries must be registered with the appropriate national professional body.
• Normally, all candidates must undertake a minimum of four months of clinical work experience in MR scanning prior to commencing the course, and provide documented evidence of this by completing the Pre-course MRI Clinical Experience Form.
• Candidates must arrange their own clinical placement and provide evidence of an agreement to spend approximately 700 hours (20 weeks) gaining practical experience in MRI over the duration of the Graduate Diploma programme.
• Candidates are required to nominate a suitably qualified clinical supervisor to oversee their clinical experience and must provide these details to the Academic Programme Director during the first week of the course.
• Signed Declaration Forms from your Radiographic Services Manager or nominee, indicating agreement to provide the requisite number of clinical hours during the course MRI Clinical Hours Declaration Form 1) and confirming the requisite pre-course clinical experience in MRI (?Pre-course MRI Clinical Experience Form), must be submitted by the programme start date together with other necessary documentation specified in the relevant section of the online application web page.
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 (https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax) for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.
Application Details
Application By: 16th August 2023.
Application Details
Important documents
1. Clinical Hours Declaration Form: MRI Clinical Hours Declaration Form 1 (criteria for standard entry applicants). (download via course webpage - link below)
To be submitted by all applicants to confirm they have organised clinical placement in an MRI department for the duration of the programme so that the requisite clinical hours can be achieved. The University will organise completion of this form for International applicants.
2. Pre-course Clinical Experience Declaration Form: MRI Pre-Course Clinical Experience Declaration Form (download on course webpage - link below)
To be submitted by all applicants, in advance of the course start date, to confirm that the minimum, 4 months re standard entry applicants and 6 months re international applicants, pre-course experience in MRI has been gained, and outlining the scope of this experience.
Apply Online
Click on the www.ucd.ie/apply link to start the application process and follow the steps outlined. A step-by step guide to the online application process is available at this link.
If you are a UCD student or alumnus, then you should login using your existing student number so that you do not have to provide transcripts and other information relating to your time in UCD.
The “Application Type” is Graduate Taught Courses.
Enter your personal details and when asked about the “Programme Choice”, select Magnetic Resonance Imaging X022.
Having paid the application fee and received an e-mail receipt, you must continue to complete the application process by pressing “Submit”. An e-mail confirming successful application will be sent to you within 24 hours. If you have any problems or queries with the online application process, email: [email protected] or
telephone + 353 1 176 1142 or 1476.
You can track the status of your documentation online. Log in to your account & click on your submitted application. This will bring up an application summary. The application requirements are listed at the bottom of the summary. As documents are received, the date of receipt will be indicated.
X022: Grad Dip Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Full-time: Graduate Diploma
Full-Time: Commencing September 2025
Graduate Taught
Fees
Application By: 16th August 2023.
Application Details
Important documents
1. Clinical Hours Declaration Form: MRI Clinical Hours Declaration Form 1 (criteria for standard entry applicants). (download via course webpage - link below)
To be submitted by all applicants to confirm they have organised clinical placement in an MRI department for the duration of the programme so that the requisite clinical hours can be achieved. The University will organise completion of this form for International applicants.
2. Pre-course Clinical Experience Declaration Form: MRI Pre-Course Clinical Experience Declaration Form (download on course webpage - link below)
To be submitted by all applicants, in advance of the course start date, to confirm that the minimum, 4 months re standard entry applicants and 6 months re international applicants, pre-course experience in MRI has been gained, and outlining the scope of this experience.
Apply Online
Click on the www.ucd.ie/apply link to start the application process and follow the steps outlined. A step-by step guide to the online application process is available at this link.
If you are a UCD student or alumnus, then you should login using your existing student number so that you do not have to provide transcripts and other information relating to your time in UCD.
The “Application Type” is Graduate Taught Courses.
Enter your personal details and when asked about the “Programme Choice”, select Magnetic Resonance Imaging X022.
Having paid the application fee and received an e-mail receipt, you must continue to complete the application process by pressing “Submit”. An e-mail confirming successful application will be sent to you within 24 hours. If you have any problems or queries with the online application process, email: [email protected] or
telephone + 353 1 176 1142 or 1476.
You can track the status of your documentation online. Log in to your account & click on your submitted application. This will bring up an application summary. The application requirements are listed at the bottom of the summary. As documents are received, the date of receipt will be indicated.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Duration
Delivery: On Campus