Overview
Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 9
NFQ Award Class: Minor Award
Total Credits: 30
Connected Curriculum: - Civic and Community Engagement
- Employability
- Global Reach
- Inter-and Transdisciplinary
- Research Based Teaching
Graduate Attributes: - Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
- Digitally Fluent
- Effective global citizen
- Socially Responsible
UCC policies applying to applicants/students on this programme: - Fitness to Practise Policy
- Infectious Disease Screening Immunisation Policy
- Student Vetting Policy and Procedure
Exit Award only
Students on the MSc (Diagnostic Radiography) programme who successfully complete taught modules to the value of at least 30 credits (from RA6001, RA6002, RA6003 and RA6004) may choose to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Imaging Studies at the end of First Year.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
Code |
Title |
Credits |
| 30 |
| Biological Sciences for Health Professionals (10) | |
| Image Acquisition and Information Management Systems (10) | |
| Medical Radiation Science and Radiobiology (10) | |
| Principles of Research (10) | |
Total Credits | 30 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Imaging Studies (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Possess the academic skills to critically evaluate the evidence underpinning current imaging practices.
- Demonstrate ongoing commitment to the professional and caring values which underpin a safe and high quality clinical service.
- Through intelligent and critical analysis of original research sources, be able to synthesise the evidence base of clinical practice.
- Critically evaluate original research sources and their contribution to the evidence base of clinical practice.
- Critically evaluate ongoing personal and professional development via the theory and practice of CPD.