Program Overview
The MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences is a flexible part-time online program designed for working professionals. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful high-level career in their chosen sub-specialty. It offers 9 distinct Specialty Pathways, each with its own pathway-specific modules and learning outcomes. The program is delivered entirely online through the UCC CANVAS platform and includes live drop-in sessions.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (MIRS) is a flexible, part-time online program designed for working professionals. It offers 9 distinct Specialty Pathways, each with its own pathway-specific modules and learning outcomes. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful high-level career in their chosen sub-specialty.
Objectives:
- Develop independent practice skills and attributes necessary for a successful high-level career in the relevant sub-specialty.
- Develop critical reasoning skills (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation).
- Promote inter-professional teamwork.
- Integrate theory with practice, underpinned by research and the best available evidence.
- Apply professional and critical skills.
Teaching:
- The program utilizes a blended learning approach facilitated by the Virtual Learning Environments (VLE).
- Problem-solving approaches to learning are fully utilized.
- Learning material is available via the VLE and can be accessed in any location with internet access and asynchronously.
- Blended learning includes electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching.
- The MIRS program is delivered entirely online through the UCC CANVAS platform and includes live drop-in sessions.
- The program also considers the face-to-face teaching that students experience within their clinical environment and workplace.
- Asynchronous learning takes place at different times and can be undertaken according to the student's schedule.
Careers:
- Graduates will have the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to expand their careers relating to medical imaging technologies or radiation therapy treatments.
- Graduates will have increased opportunities to lead and develop clinical services within their areas of practice.
Other:
- The program is the only course that offers individually tailored postgraduate educational pathways in medical imaging and radiation systems that are both online and available internationally.
- The curriculum covers a wide range of essential topics in the field, including advanced imaging techniques, radiation safety, radiobiology, and image interpretation.
- The faculty comprises experienced professionals and experts in the field of medical imaging and radiation science.
- The program fosters a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
- Students have the opportunity to engage with peers, faculty, and industry professionals.
- Applicants are expected to have access to an appropriate clinical placement through their employer.
- Students are expected to remain in appropriate clinical employment throughout their course.
