CareerFit CourseFinderMedical Science - Galway
- Course code
- GA_SCMLG_L08
- Level
- Level 8
- Award
- Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)
- Classification
- Major
- Awarding body
- Atlantic Technological University
- Duration
- 2 years part-time, blended delivery. Study Hours The average weekly contact hours are 8 hours per week for each semester. There is also a significant level of selfdirected learning outside these weekly contact hours. On-Campus Attendance Approximately 3 days per semester in stage 1 for practical workshops. During stage 2, students will come onsite for post-placement interviews (1 day) during the final semester, along with a practical workshop that will take place over a number of days.
Programme summary
This Higher Diploma is a graduate programme aimed specifically at medical laboratory assistants with a degree in science who wish to obtain a qualification that will allow them to work as medical scientists. Students will learn theory and practical skills relating to each of the core medical laboratory science disciplines.
Entry requirements
L8 BSc in Biochemistry or Clinical/Medical Microbiology or Immunology or equivalent including a laboratory-based research project. Applicants must be in employment in a laboratory working to ISO 15189 standard and have a letter from the laboratory management that commits to 1000 hours of multidisciplinary practice placement. Refer to the website for further entry requirements. Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.
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