Overview
Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 9
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Total Credits: 60
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
- Independent and creative thinker
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 (Radiation Therapy) programme who successfully complete taught modules to the value of at least 60 credits (from RA6004, RA6010, RA6101, RA6102, RA6103, RA6107 and MH6032) may choose to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Radiation Science.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| RA6004 | Principles of Research | 10 |
| RA6010 | Medical Radiation Service Management | 5 |
| RA6101 | Biological Sciences for Health Professionals | 10 |
| RA6102 | Treatment Planning, Localisation and Verification | 10 |
| RA6103 | Medical Radiation Science and Radiobiology (RT) | 10 |
| RA6107 | Advanced Medical Radiation Science (RT) | 10 |
| MH6032 | Effective Communication in Healthcare | 5 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
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 Diploma in Applied Radiation Science (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Possess the academic skills to critically evaluate the evidence underpinning current therapy practices;
- Evaluate and demonstrate ongoing commitment to the professional and caring values which underpin a safe and high-quality clinical service;
- Through critical analysis of audit, and clinical and academic evidence, be able to critically evaluate the organisation and management of patient care in a variety of diagnostic imaging contexts in order to identify ways in which clinical services may be enhanced;
- Through intelligent and critical analysis of original research sources, be able to synthesize the evidence base of clinical practice;
- Conceptualise an understanding for ongoing personal and professional development and demonstrate critical understanding of the theory and practice of CPD;
- Evidence a self-reflective approach to professional practice decision-making and be responsive to the needs of service users.
