Overview
This honours degree course is offered jointly by MTU and UCC.
Biomedical science is the term for the investigations carried out by medical scientists on samples of tissue and body fluids to diagnose disease and monitor the treatment of patients. Medical scientists work in partnership with doctors and other healthcare professionals to perform many different roles in medical laboratories. Biomedical science is a continually changing dynamic profession and involves study of the diverse areas of medical science including biochemistry, microbiology, cellular pathology, haematology and transfusion science. It provides training in state-of-the-art technologies to facilitate investigation of disease and medical research.
Work Placement
Work placement is not an integral part of this four year degree programme. Upon completion of the BSc (Hons) programme the graduates may progress to the Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Practice. This diploma is optional and takes one academic year to complete. It is important to note that the combination of the joint MTU-UCC BSc (Honours) in Biomedical Science and the MTU Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Practice are CORU approved (Irish State Regulator for Health Care Professionals) and that both are required to practice as a medical scientist in Ireland.