Introduction to Research at MIRT

The Discipline of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy brings together academic and clinical experts to advance education, research, and leadership by radiographers and radiation therapists.

Research is one of the three ways we pursue that mission - research that contributes to the evidence base and improves diagnosis and treatment for patients.

Our staff research and publish across a broad range of areas, including:

• Radiation dose optimisation and digital radiography
• Artificial intelligence and image interpretation
• Imaging informatics
• CT, MRI and mammography
• Radiation oncology and medical physics
• Patient experience and inclusive practice in imaging
• Radiography education and workforce development

We also supervise doctoral research through UCC's PhD in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science. A research degree here starts with a conversation about your interests and ours.

Call for PhD Applications

Are you ready to advance your career and make a lasting impact on healthcare?

The Discipline of Medical Imaging & Radiation Therapy at University College Cork invites enquiries from prospective PhD students. As a doctoral candidate at UCC, you will conduct cutting-edge research under the guidance of our world-renowned faculty, exploring a vast range of topics across diagnostic radiography, radiation therapy, and medical physics. Whether your interests lie in pioneering fields like artificial intelligence, breast cancer imaging, or radiation dose optimisation, our academics offer the expertise to support your vision.

To accommodate your professional and personal commitments, we provide flexible full-time and part-time study options, with opportunities for fully or partially campus-based research in the vibrant city of Cork, Ireland. Take the next step in your academic journey - contact us today at mirt@ucc.ie to discuss your research proposal and join our thriving scholarly community.