Overview

NFQ Level 9, Minor Award

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
Students take modules to the value of 30 credits from the following:		30
RA6001	Biological Sciences for Health Professionals (10)
RA6002	Image Acquisition and Information Management Systems (10)
RA6003	Medical Radiation Science and Radiobiology (10)
RA6004	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.