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Details on how to apply for Postgraduate Courses at ATU

Applications for programmes commencing in September 2023 are NOW OPEN.

Click on "Application Weblink" below.

Please provide the following documentations to ...

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Details on how to apply for Postgraduate Courses at ATU

Applications for programmes commencing in September 2023 are NOW OPEN.

Click on "Application Weblink" below.

Please provide the following documentations to support your application:

1. A CV (max three pages) detailing their qualifications & career to date.

2. A personal motivational statement, which should include an outline of their experience working as a Medical Scientist.

If you have any queries or need any assistance applying for a postgraduate course please contact our Graduate Studies and Professional Development (GSPD) team who will guide you through the process.

Email: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie and reference the course you're interested in applying for in your message.

Are you an international student? Please contact the International Office for more information:
Tel: +353 (0)91 74 2149/2211
Email: international.galwaymayo@atu.ie

Expand+H2.2 Bachelor degree at level 8 in Medical Science or equivalent. Learners enrolled must be practicing medical scientists (CORU registered) in a clinical setting.

English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements will be as determined b...

Hide-H2.2 Bachelor degree at level 8 in Medical Science or equivalent. Learners enrolled must be practicing medical scientists (CORU registered) in a clinical setting.

English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements will be as determined by GMIT and as published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code.

Knowledge of the English language is considered as a basic requirement, and Non-native English speakers who are applicants for Level 9 taught programmes are required to have a minimum score of 6.0 in the IELTs or equivalent.

Expand+Overview
The MSc in Medical Science is focused on Medical Scientists aiming to enhance their careers in research and advanced clinical (or professional) practice, supporting careers. Learners will develop an in-depth knowledge of clinical and labora...

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The MSc in Medical Science is focused on Medical Scientists aiming to enhance their careers in research and advanced clinical (or professional) practice, supporting careers. Learners will develop an in-depth knowledge of clinical and laboratory medicine and advanced skills to conduct independent research.

The MSc in Medical Science aims to address the future skills and competences requirement of the health workforce in response to an aging population, increases in the number of people living with chronic diseases and the greater demand for higher quality and more personalised care.

The MSc will develop skills pertinent to the Medical Science profession through a suite of modules. The medical science practice is highly regulated with stringent guidelines on the legal, ethical, and quality standards pertaining to the clinical laboratory profession. To address this, students will be trained in Applied Quality Management for the Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory and Clinical Operations Management.

Co-delivered by both practitioners and academic experts, the Masters programme will be delivered using a blended learning approach. The programme design team has placed a strong emphasis on work-based learning and the 3 semester long research project will be carried out in a hospital laboratory.

Learning Approach
• Blended learning
• Project-based learning
• Team-Based Learning
• Self-Directed and Flexible Learning
• Industry speakers and Networking events

What to expect:
The programme has been designed for people in full-time employment. Lectures and tutorials will be delivered live on-line and will be recorded, available through GMIT’s learning platform Moodle.

The department will be running on-site medical technologies networking events in semester 2 and students enrolled on the MSc in Medical Science are welcome to attend.

Expand+Learners are required to take a number of mandatory modules with a choice of one 10 ECTS elective in semester 2.

Year 1:
Semester 1:
Mandatory:
Design and Analysis of Experiments 5 credits
Research Methods 5 credits
Advances in Clinical Labor...

Hide-Learners are required to take a number of mandatory modules with a choice of one 10 ECTS elective in semester 2.

Year 1:
Semester 1:
Mandatory:
Design and Analysis of Experiments 5 credits
Research Methods 5 credits
Advances in Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics 5 credits

Semester 2:
Mandatory:
Molecular Diagnostics and Bioinformatics 5 credits
Research Project in Medical Science (50 ECTS)

Electives:
Advanced Practice in Transfusion and Transplantation Science 10 credits
Advanced Clinical Chemistry 10 credits
Advanced Clinical Laboratory Haematology 10 credits
Advanced Clinical Microbiology and Infection 10 credits
Clinical Immunology, Global Infections, and Therapeutics 10 credits
Advanced Cellular Pathology 10 credits

Year 2:
Semester 3:
Mandatory:
Research Project in Medical Science (50 ECTS) (Continued)
Applied Quality Management for the Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory (5 ECTS)

Elective (Continued):
Advanced Practice in Transfusion and Transplantation Science (10 ECTS)
Advanced Clinical Chemistry (10 ECTS)
Advanced Clinical Laboratory Haematology (10 ECTS)
Advanced Clinical Microbiology and Infection (10 ECTS)
Clinical Immunology, Global Infections, and Therapeutics (10 ECTS)
Advanced Cellular Pathology (10 ECTS)

Semester 4:
Mandatory
Research Project in Medical Science (50 ECTS) (Continued)
Clinical Laboratory and Project Management (5 ECTS)