TU Dublin - Technological University Dublin
Medical Science - Grangegorman
Course Title: Higher Diploma in Medical Science
This course is approved by CORU.
What is... Medical Science?
Medical Scientists are key to the delivery of Pathology diagnostic services for patients. Within Clinical and Laboratory Medicine, Medical Scientists lead on diagnostic services in:
• Cellular Pathology (Histopathology)
• Clinical Chemistry
• Haematology
• Immunology
• Medical Genetics
• Medical Microbiology
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Near Patient Testing
• Transfusion and Transplantation Science and Virology
This course provides multi-disciplinary training and clinical laboratory placement in all Medical Science disciplines, so that you may work in any of the following areas in pathology:
• Clinical Chemistry
• Clinical Immunology
• Clinical Cytology
• Cellular Pathology
• Haematology
• Medical Microbiology
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Transfusion Science
Subjects taught
TU888 - Full Time:
Year One
Semester 1
• Cellular Pathology and Clinical Cytology [Mandatory]
• Clinical Chemistry [Mandatory]
• Haematology [Mandatory]
• Medical Microbiology [Mandatory]
• Molecular and Applied Immunology [Mandatory]
• Professional Practice 2.5 [Mandatory]
• Transfusion Science [Mandatory]
Semester 2
• Professional Placement [Mandatory]
• Professional Practice 3 [Mandatory]
Year Two
Semester 1
• Professional Placement [Mandatory]
• Professional Practice 3 [Mandatory]
Semester 2
• Professional Practice 4.5 [Mandatory]
• Practice Based Research [Mandatory]
• Cellular Pathology 1 [Elective]
• Cellular Pathology 2 [Elective]
• Clinical Chemistry 1: Pathophysiology and analytes of organ systems, methods and quality [Elective]
• Clinical Chemistry 2: Specialist and advanced methods [Elective]
• Clinical Immunology [Elective]
• Haematology 1 [Elective]
• Haematology 2 [Elective]
• Medical Microbiology 1: Microbial Diagnostics [Elective]
• Medical Microbiology 2: Microbial Pathogenesis and Infection Control [Elective]
• Transfusion and Transplantation Immunology [Elective]
• Transfusion Science 2 [Elective]
TU088 - Part Time:
Year One
Semester 1
• Clinical Chemistry [Mandatory]
• Molecular and Applied Immunology [Mandatory]
• Professional Practice 2.5 [Mandatory]
• Transfusion Science [Mandatory]
Semester 2
• Professional Placement [Mandatory]
Year Two
Semester 1
• Cellular Pathology and Clinical Cytology [Mandatory]
• Haematology [Mandatory]
• Medical Microbiology [Mandatory]
Semester 2
• Professional Placement [Mandatory]
• Professional Practice 3 [Mandatory]
Year Three
Semester 1
• Professional Placement [Mandatory]
• Professional Practice 3 [Mandatory]
• Practice Based Research [Mandatory]
Semester 2
• Professional Practice 4.5 [Mandatory]
• Cellular Pathology 1 [Elective]
• Cellular Pathology 2 [Elective]
• Clinical Chemistry 1: Pathophysiology and analytes of organ systems, methods and quality [Elective]
• Clinical Chemistry 2: Specialist and advanced methods [Elective]
• Clinical Immunology [Elective]
• Haematology 1 [Elective]
• Haematology 2 [Elective]
• Medical Microbiology 1: Microbial Diagnostics [Elective]
• Medical Microbiology 2: Microbial Pathogenesis and Infection Control [Elective]
• Transfusion and Transplantation Immunology [Elective]
• Transfusion Science 2 [Elective]
Entry requirements
Advanced Entry: Advanced entry is not permitted for this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements?
TU888
Entry to this course is based on competitive selection, and applicants who have a minimum of a 2.2 in a Level 8 degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Immunology or other cognate discipline, with a laboratory based project component will be considered.
Minimum ILETS score of 6.5 is required if English is not your first language.
Additional Requirements/Information: Students are required to undergo Garda Vetting and relevant health screening processes before clinical placements can proceed.
TU088
Entry to this course is based on competitive selection, and applicants who have a minimum of a 2.2 in a Level 8 degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Immunology or other cognate discipline. Applicants must be in current employment in a hospital laboratory working to an ISO15189 standard or equivalent.
Additional Requirements/Information: Students are required to undergo Garda Vetting and relevant health screening processes before clinical placements can proceed.
Application dates
How to Apply
For Expressions of Interest please email Kathleen.brosnan@tudublin.ie.
Non-EU Students
Non-EU students, not resident in Ireland, are not eligible to apply for part time programs that are delivered on-campus. Applications for part time courses that require on-campus attendance will not be processed and the application fee will not be refunded.
Duration
Method of Delivery: Blended
TU888: 2 years, Full Time.
Schedule:
This is a full time course and you may be expected to be onsite 5 days a week.
3 years, Part Time
Schedule
You will be required to complete a 30-week placement, Minimum of 1,000 hours as part of this course. It is also mandatory to attend all onsite activities 2 days per week during the academic term.
Enrolment dates
Commencement Dates: January 2025
More details
Qualification letters
HDip
Qualifications
Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)
Attendance type
Blended,Part time,Full time,Daytime
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