Medical Science (Hons) Atlantic Technological University

Overview

Graduates of  Medical Science (Hons) programme from the Atlantic Technological University  are specifically qualified to work in modern hospital laboratories and are involved in the investigation and diagnosis of medical conditions and disease.

In third year, students are required to complete 1000 hours of structured practice placement as student medical scientist. This work experience provides the student with an in-depth knowledge of hospital laboratory systems. During this placement the student is paid a non-means tested generous allowance by the Health Service Executive. Placement locations are geographically dispersed therefore, student may have to make alternative living arrangements when they are on placement depending on if they have transport or not. 

Job Opportunities

This programme is one of only three of its type in the Republic of Ireland that are CORU approved enabling graduates to practice as medical scientists in hospitals.

This course is also validated by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) in the United Kingdom. Thus, successful completion of the academic programme and attainment of the IBMS Certificate of Competence through completion of the IBMS registration training portfolio in an approved laboratory enables the student to apply for registration as a Biomedical Scientist by the Health Professions Council (HPC) and to then work as a Biomedical Scientist in the United Kingdom.

Graduates can also develop careers in medical research and in the pharmaceutical and biomedical sectors.