Bachelor in Diagnostic Radiography (Graduate Entry)

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Apr 1, 2027.

The Bachelor in Diagnostic Radiography is a 3-year program for graduates from various backgrounds, offered at University College Dublin in Ireland, focusing on patient care and applying scientific principles in clinical settings with full-time, on-campus learning in English.

The curriculum covers Human Anatomy, Practice of Radiography, and Clinical Placement, providing theoretical knowledge and practical skills through hands-on training and clinical placements in UCD’s imaging facilities and partner hospitals.

Graduates can work as Radiographers, Imaging Equipment Specialists, or Clinical Researchers, finding employment in hospitals, private clinics, or imaging centers, with transferable skills across healthcare settings and opportunities for further studies through PhD programs.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.