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.



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.

What will I study?

Module:s

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

Advanced Practice in Transfusion and Transplantation Science [E]

Advanced Clinical Chemistry [E]

Advanced Clinical Laboratory Haematology [E]

Advanced Clinical Microbiology and Infectio [E]

Clinical Immunology, Global Infections and Therapeutics [E]

Advanced Cellular Pathology [E]

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.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

2 years part-time, online delivery.



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.