This course is available through the following application route(s)
This one-year, full-time MSc Programme equips graduates with:
This MSc is designed and tailored to give students a broad but comprehensive knowledge in the specialism of clinical biochemistry which is delivered within the context of practice within accredited and regulated clinical diagnostic laboratories.
Students will gain knowledge of clinical biochemistry, diagnostic endocrinology and other sub-specialisms e.g. toxicology, newborn screening and metabolic biochemistry including the pathophysiological basis for related conditions and diagnostic approaches to their investigation and management. Students will understand the policies, procedures and methodological tools and techniques as relevant to clinical diagnostic laboratories including the requirements of medical laboratory accreditation (e.g. ISO15189:2022), ethics and legislation e.g. GPDR, IVDR. Students will also develop skills for statistically evaluating data, using relevant software for data collation and analysis as well as contextualising and interpreting results analytically and clinically. Students will also learn and develop skills for gathering and appraising scientific and medical literature, particularly for research and development purposes, as well as effectively communicating clinical and scientific information verbally and written.
Students will learn through in person (UCD Belfield campus) and online (Zoom) lectures and workshops delivered throughout the course, mainly in Autumm and Spring trimesters. Students will also learn autonomously in preparation for assignments scheduled throughout the course.
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MDCS41950 | Biostatistics and Data Managem | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
PHYS40180 | Endocrinology and Metabolism | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
PHYS40290 | Clin Biochem Disease Pathophys | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
PHYS40310 | Clinical Biochemistry Application & Practice | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
PHYS40320 | Special Topics in Clin. Bio. | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
PHYS40220 | Clinical Placement (Biochem) | Spring | 20 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
PHYS40280 | Clin/Diag Tools & Approaches | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
PHYS40230 | Dissertation (Biochem) | Summer | 30 |
Applicants to this course must fulfil the following minimum pre-requisites:
● A 2:1 honours undergraduate degree (NFQ Level 8) or international equivalence in a Biochemistry related discipline
and/or
● A postgraduate degree in a Biochemistry related discipline
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to MSc Clinical & Diagnostic Biochemistry FT:
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