Overview
The MSc in Medical Science from the Atlantic Technological University 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.
Job Opportunities
Data collated from the consultation process expect graduates to fill roles in:
Chief Medical Scientist
Laboratory Manager
Senior Medical Scientist
Specialist Scientist
Senior Scientist
Stakeholders have also indicated the proposed MSc in Medical Science would qualify people for leadership roles in R&D outside the medical science profession.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Advanced Practice in Transfusion and Transplantation Science
Advanced Clinical Chemistry
Advanced Clinical Laboratory Haematology
Advanced Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Clinical Immunology, Global Infections, and Therapeutics
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Human Medicine Health Sciences View 81 other Masters in Human Medicine in IrelandAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
4000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8000 EUR for the full programme during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
4000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8000 EUR for the full programme during 24 months.
Living costs for Galway
800 - 1100 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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