Award in Radiation Safety Principles - L-Universit脿 ta' Malta

Course Title

Award in Radiation Safety Principles

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

2 Semesters

10 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Online

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Please check your eligibility to join this short course and time-tabling details with the Faculty of Health Sciences. The short course will only be delivered subject to a minimum number of applications being received.

This award is designed to update the radiation safety knowledge, skills, and competencies of qualified radiographers and other health professionals working with ionising radiation. Complementing each other, Radiation Safety Principles 1 (5 ECTS) focuses on foundational radiation safety concepts, recent developments, and the latest evidence in general, dental, bone density, and interventional radiography. Radiation Safety Principles 2 (5 ECTS) builds on this foundation by addressing specialised modalities, including Computed Tomography (CT), Nuclear Medicine & PET/CT, and Radiotherapy, ensuring that participants remain current with the latest advances in their respective fields.

Delivered fully online, this award requires students to participate in weekly or bi-weekly activities, individually and collaboratively, to reflect on their existing knowledge and integrate new evidence into practice. Assessment is designed to support both learning and demonstration of competence, and together, the assessment components enable students to consolidate their understanding of radiation safety principles across all modalities, including general radiography, dental, bone density, interventional, mammography, CT, Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, and Radiotherapy, enhancing safety practices in their daily professional roles.


Semester 1

Compulsory Unit (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

RAD5003	Radiation Safety Principles 1	5 ECTS


Semester 2

Compulsory Unit (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

RAD5004	Radiation Safety Principles 2	5 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the Regulations for Micro-credentials, 2024.

By the end, you will:

Explain and discuss latest evidence and developments in relation to radiation physics principles, radiation hazards, radiation biology and radiation dosimetry.
Critically review the justification of a given procedure and verify it in accordance with the relevant referral guidelines.
Confidently communicate benefit-risk information to patients, colleagues and the public.

Non EU Applicants:

Eur 650

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Completion of this micro-credential award enhances your professional profile of a radiographer or any other health professional working with ionising radiation, equipping you with up-to-date knowledge and competencies in radiation safety across multiple modalities. You will be able to strengthen your role in clinical practice, quality assurance, and patient safety, and may be better positioned for advanced or specialised positions in areas such as Computed Tomography (CT), Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT, Radiotherapy, and interventional radiography. Additionally, the skills gained can support your career progression into leadership, education, or research roles within imaging and radiation therapy departments.