Medical Science - Galway
This programme is aimed at medical science professionals aiming to enhance their careers in research and advanced clinical or professional practice. The programme allows learners to specialise in one of the core Medical Science disciplines and develop an in-depth knowledge of clinical and laboratory medicine and advanced skills to conduct independent research.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
2 years part-time, blended.
Study Hours
Lectures and tutorials will be delivered live online, normally between 6pm and 9pm, and will also be recorded. The average weekly contact time for the programme is 7-8 hours.
On-Campus Attendance
No attendance required.
Entry Requirements
Applicants require a BSc (Hons) in Medical Science/ Biomedical Science and must currently be working as a Medical Scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory. Candidates enrolled in the programme must complete a laboratory-based research project, and access to laboratory facilities and associated support is a prerequisite for this programme.
Further information
Total Fees €8000
Who should apply?
This programme is suitable for working Medical Scientists seeking career progression to Senior Medical Scientist, Specialist Medical Scientist, Chief Medical Scientist and Laboratory Manager
Modules
Design and Analysis of Experiments
Research Methods
Advances in Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics
Molecular Diagnostics and Bioinformatics
Research Project in Medical Science
Applied Quality Management for the Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory
Clinical Laboratory and Project Management
Elective: Advanced Practice in Transfusion and Transplantation Science
Elective: Advanced Clinical Chemistry
Elective: Advanced Clinical Laboratory Haematology
Elective: Advanced Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Elective: Clinical Immunology, Global Infections and Therapeutics
Elective: Advanced Cellular Pathology
Examination & Assessment
This programme is mainly assessed via continuous assessment - with just one module having one online final exam.
Course Coordinators: Dr Karen Finn: karen.finn@atu.ie
Dr Brian Moran: brian.moran@atu.ie