Medical Science - Galway

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

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.

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.