Clinical & Diagnostic Biochemistry
This pre-entry career MSc is designed to take the student with excellent basic scientific skills and facilitate them to develop a broad knowledge of clinical biochemistry and how it is integral to the patient’s diagnosis, management and outcome.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
MODE OF DELIVERY: Face-to-Face
Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold a minimum 2:1 in an honours undergraduate degree (NFQ Level 8) or international equivalence in a Biochemistry related discipline.
Or
a Postgraduate Degree in a relevant discipline (Minimum 30% Biochemistry content)
Further information
Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.
MSc Clinical & Diagnostic Biochemistry (X874) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 12500
nonEU fee per year - € 29100
***Fees are subject to change
The following entry routes are available:
MSc Clinical & Diagnostic Biochemistry FT (X874)
Duration 1 Years Attend Full Time Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
Stage 1 - Core
Biostatistics and Data ManagemMDCS41950
Clinical BiomarkersPATH40020
Endocrinology and MetabolismPHYS40180
Biochemistry Through the AgesPHYS40190
Clinical Placement (Biochem)PHYS40220
Dissertation (Biochem)PHYS40230
Clin/Diag Tools & ApproachesPHYS40280
Clin Biochem Disease PathophysPHYS40290
Programme Outcomes
This pre-entry career MSc is designed to take the student with excellent basic scientific skills and facilitate them to develop a broad knowledge of clinical biochemistry and how it is integral to the patient’s diagnosis, management and outcome.
This one-year, full-time MSc Programme equips graduates with:
Clinical biochemistry knowledge including technical and scientific skills aimed at developing clinical judgement.
Providing them with a comprehensive overview of biochemical pathways and their relevance in health and disease states;
Quality and accreditation of the clinical biochemistry diagnostic service; including experience of clinical translational research and development.
Applied knowledge and understanding of diagnosis and management of patients from a clinical and scientific perspective;
Techniques utilised in the practice of diagnostic clinical biochemistry, endocrinology and toxicology;
Understanding of clinical areas and interpretation of results profiles in common and complex disease categories;
Critical results reporting.