Radiography

EU Applicants

If you will hold a level 8 NFQ Honours degree in any discipline with a minimum award level of 2.2 Honours by June 2026, you are eligible to apply for graduate entry to Radiography .

Applicants must hold a minimum grade O6 (previously OD3) in a laboratory science subject in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent).

Applicants must also present evidence of having completed appropriate research activity within their primary degree. (Please note this research activity requirement is due to be removed for entry in 2026 and onwards, subject to final approval).

You must supply supporting documentation for your CAO application, including a copy of your official transcript, a personal statement and reference letters/letters of recommendation. Please see the What is the application procedure? section for further details.

Non-EU Applicants

Non-EU applicants must apply directly to UCD. Please consult UCD Global for further information about the non-EU application process. 

Non-EU Applicants

Non-EU applicants must apply directly to UCD. Please consult UCD Global for further information about the non-EU application process. 

EU Applicants

EU applicants must apply online via the (opens in a new window)Central Applications Office (CAO)* using course code DN411 Radiography - Graduate Entry. The closing date is 5.15pm, 1 February prior to entry. Late applications (up to 1 May) will be considered subject to availability of places following assessment of the 1 February applications.

You must submit your supporting documentation to CAO within 10 days of applying online.  Documents submitted later than this may not be available to us in time for assessment. Please include your CAO number with all supporting documentation submitted.

The following supporting documentation is required:

• A copy of your official transcript and evidence of your degree award. You may also be requested to supply a full syllabus to facilitate a decision.
• A copy of your Leaving Certificate/school-leaving exam results, to demonstrate that you hold a minimum grade O6 (previously OD3) in a laboratory science subject in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent).
• Please note this research activity requirement is due to be removed for entry in 2026 and onwards, subject to final approval - Evidence of having completed appropriate research activity within your primary degree. Such activity should equate to a minimum of 5 ECTS and might include:
  • a research methods module.
  • a research dissertation / thesis.
• Personal Statement (mandatory) explaining:
  • • Your reasons for wishing to undertake a Radiography degree.
    • How this degree will contribute to your plans for the future.
    • Anything else relevant to your application.
• Two reference letters/letters of recommenation (one academic and one related to work experience).
• Any other documents as specified in the CAO Handbook.

Exception: Transcripts for 2026 degrees (only) will be accepted if received by CAO no later than Monday, 6 July 2026.

Applications will be ranked on the basis of: 

1. Academic Ability (Honours Bachelor’s degree [NFQ Level 8] at the minimum level of 2.2 Honours). Official transcript of degree and final award must be submitted.
2. Please note this research activity requirement is due to be removed for entry in 2026 and onwards, subject to final approval - Research activity within your primary degree.
3. Science background - a minimum grade of O6 (previously OD3) in a laboratory science subject in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) is required.
4. Motivation and Interest (as explained in your Personal Statement).
5. Evidence of work experience, personal and professional development.
6. Reference letters/letters of recommendation.
7. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend for interview. Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit a radiology department prior to interview.

• For more information about the programme content, please see the Graduate Entry Pathway to Radiography page on the UCD School of Medicine website. If you have any queries relating to this programme, please contact the School of Medicine.
  
  
• Healthcare Screening and Garda (Police) Vetting: If you are admitted to DN411, you will be required to undergo a mandatory healthcare screening process and garda (police) vetting.
  
  
• Applicants who accept an offer will need to verify their original transcript and evidence of degree award directly with UCD. This is called Qualification Check and is required for non-UCD degrees only - it is not necessary for UCD degrees.

Graduate entry programmes are not part of the “Free Fees" Initiative. Please see the UCD Fees website for full information about fees for this programme. This is an level 8 (NFQ) undergraduate degree programme so the undergraduate fees rules apply.

If you were born in, have at any time resided in or hold citizenship of a country outside of the EU/EEA/Swiss Confederation/UK, you must complete a formal fee status assessment for UCD. You must complete this process in good time prior to the application closing date. Further information about this process, including a checklist of required supporting documentation, is available on the UCD Fees website. 

Non-EU applicants must apply directly to UCD. Please consult UCD Global for further information about the non-EU application process. 

For undergraduate programmes (including graduate entry routes to undergraduate programmes), EU applicants must apply via the (opens in a new window)Central Applications Office (CAO).