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University College Dublin: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Institution | University College Dublin View institution profile |
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Department | UCD School of Medicine |
Web | www.ucd.ie/global |
internationalenquiries@ucd.ie | |
Telephone | +353 1 716 8500 |
Study type | Taught |
Graduate Diploma
Summary
Technological advances in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) have led to a greater range of clinical applications, such that MRI is now a core imaging modality in contemporary healthcare. This course encompasses current technological developments in MRI, providing a platform for discussion of physical principles, scanning techniques and clinical practice issues.
This course aims to foster the personal and professional development of the postgraduate radiographer by encouraging students to build on appropriate undergraduate study and existing clinical skills in MRI further their knowledge and practical expertise in this area.
Accredited by the Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy (IIRRT).
Addresses theory and clinical practice issues in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Confers clinical competence in MR scanning on successful graduates
Delivered by national and international experts.
Accommodates working professionals through flexible programme delivery.
Level | Not applicable |
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Entry requirements | 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. |
Fees
EU | 6080 Euros for per year |
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Non EU | 18480 Euros for per year |
MSc
Summary
Technological advances in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) have led to a greater range of clinical applications, such that MRI is now a core imaging modality in contemporary healthcare. This course, aimed at radiographers working in MRI, integrates the physical principles of MRI with practical clinical applications.
This course aims to foster the personal and professional development of the postgraduate radiographer by encouraging students to develop core knowledge, cultivate a critically questioning approach to MR imaging practice, foster constructive change within the workplace, and direct high-quality MR service provision.
Accredited by the Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy (IIRRT).
Addresses theory and clinical practice issues in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Develops specialist clinical and critical thinking skills.
Delivered by national and international experts.
Confers clinical competence in MRI scanning on successful graduates.
Accommodates working professionals through flexible programme delivery.
Level | Not applicable |
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Entry requirements | 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. All candidates must arrange their own clinical placement, and provide evidence of an agreement to spend a minimum of 900 hours (26 weeks) gaining practical experience in MRI over the duration of the MSc programme. Candidates are required to nominate a suitably qualified clinical supervisor to oversee their clinical experience. Details must be provided 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 webpage. |
Fees
EU | 9060 Euros for per year |
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Non EU | 27720 Euros for per year |
University College Dublin
Why UCD?
University College Dublin is one of Europe’s leading research-intensive universities. Ranked in the top 1% of institutions worldwide, in the overall 2023 QS World University Rankings, UCD was named 181 in the world.
UCD, Ireland’s Global University, is Ireland’s largest university. Established in 1854, the university has a student body of over 38,000 students with more than 9,500 international students drawn from 152 countries. UCD is Ireland's leader in graduate education with over 12,000 graduate students; almost a quarter of whom are graduate research students.
Students are attracted to UCD by the strength …
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