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University College Dublin: Ultrasound
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 |
Summary
The aim of the MSc (Ultrasound) is to develop ultra sonographers who can respond to the dynamic needs of the profession, the health service and its users. To this end the programme will develop professional competencies by integrating the following domains: high level clinical skills; specialist theoretical knowledge; and advanced key skills. These embedded advanced key skills include simulator and practical training, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, communication, self- directed learning, information literacy, self-evaluation and applied research.
Develops professional competencies by integrating clinical skills with specialist theoretical knowledge.
Incorporates in excess of 1000 clinical hours.
Immersive, innovative blended learning curriculum, based on continuous assessment.
The blended learning approach facilitates the development of universal skills including information literacy, self-directed learning, teamwork, problem solving, leadership, communication, self-evaluation and applied research.
Accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) which works closely with universities and other higher-education institutions to ensure the highest educational standards are met.
MSc
Level | Not applicable |
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Entry requirements | This course is mainly suited to radiographers and midwives. In order to apply applicants must be employed by or attached to a clinical ultrasound department in Ireland. A clinical ultrasound supervisor with postgraduate ultrasound qualifications must provide written agreement to supervise the applicant. Applicants must provide evidence from their employer that they are in a position to gain a minimum of 1000 hours clinical ultrasound experience, divided proportionately between the specialisms they have selected to study. All applications are reviewed on a case by case basis by the programme coordinator and should further information be required the applicant will be informed. NB: In addition applicants must submit a logbook (link below), which should demonstrate a minimum of three months pre-course ultrasound experience. |
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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