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Biomedical Science – (M.Sc.)
Cork Institute of Technology
Biological Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,455 | ||
| Location: | Cork / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 90 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Cork Institute of Technology
The Taught MSc Degree in Biomedical Science is a part-time course aimed at Biomedical Science and Life Science graduates. It is particularly suitable for Medical Scientists working in a clinical setting, but is equally relevant to individuals interested in any area of Medical Diagnostics for example in the Biotech or Biopharmaceutical sectors.
The programme will consist of lectures, a substantial research project which will be presented as a dissertation, tutorials, and case studies, data analysis and assignments. A significant portion of case studies, data analysis and assignments will be carried out by the student in his/her own time in accordance with directed learning guidelines provided. The research project will usually be carried in the work place of the candidate.
The MSc Degree in Biomedical Science is awarded to successful candidates who complete the coursework examinations and dissertation aspects of the programme.
Aims
To make available a relevant part time post graduate programme to those working in the Biomedical Sciences field
Contents
Course Structure Part Time
No. of semesters: 4
No. of weeks per semester: 13
Assessment: Each module is assessed by both continuous assessment and terminal examination. The continuous assessment consist of 30% of the module and the terminal examination is 70%
Timetable Hours: The course is run on a block release basis over a two year period. Typically the taught component consists of 2 weeks in November, 2 weeks in January and 1 week in March. Each year a student takes 2 core modules and 1 elective module. Each module involves 36 hours direct tuition. In addition a research project is carried out in the workplace over the 2 year programme, with the submission of a project dissertation before the end of year 2.
Course Fee: €4455 euro per year
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Requirements
Admission requirements:
* Entry to the MSc in Biomedical Science will require a minimum of a second-class grade II honours degree in the BSc in Biomedical Science.
* Applications will also be considered from candidates with other relevant Level 8 qualifications in disciplines such as Biochemistry, Dentistry, Microbiology and Medicine, together with having a minimum of three years proven, relevant experience.
* Candidates with substantial proven and relevant biomedical experience will be considered for places through approved processes for recognition of prior learning (RPL).
* Delivery of the programme is designed to facilitate participation by students in current employment, in line with NQAI policy on Access and Transfer.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
Professional Accreditation: Academy of Medical Laboratory Science
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