Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (Online) University College Cork

Overview

The Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (Online) programme at University College Cork is delivered entirely online and will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to practice using advanced imaging modalities, treatment techniques, and in areas of extended or advancing practice. The Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences is a flexible part-time route where you undertake 30 credits of modules to be eligible for a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences award. A further 30-credit acquisition makes you eligible for a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences award and a final 30 credits of study allows you to qualify for the award of an MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. 

Course Practicalities

Teaching and learning strategies for the course are designed to enable you to develop self-direction and to promote responsibility for your learning. Knowledge and skills required for critical reasoning (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) will be developed in a progressive approach, and a range of key skills will be featured within the modules.Shared learning with students in the online platform will help promote inter-professional teamwork. Integrating theory with practice, underpinned by research and the best available evidence, and applying professional and critical skills, are embedded within learning and teaching at all levels.

Virtual Learning Environments

Our teaching and learning on this course is delivered via a blended learning approach facilitated by the Virtual Learning Environments (VLE). Problem-solving approaches to learning are also fully utilised. Where possible, all learning material will be available via the VLE and can be accessed in any location with internet access and asynchronously. Blended learning enables you to learn via electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching. Our MIRS programme is delivered entirely online and content is delivered within the UCC CANVAS platform and includes live drop-in sessions. We also consider the face-to-face teaching that you experience within your clinical environment and workplace.

Skills and Careers Information

Our Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences graduates will have the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to expand their careers relating to medical imaging technologies or radiation therapy treatments. 

On graduation, you will have access to increased opportunities to lead and develop clinical services within your areas of practice.