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Clinical Measurement ScienceEolaíocht Tomhais Chliniciúil

Course Title: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Clinical Measurement Science

TU Code

TU868

CAO Point Range 2024

477−602

Level

Level 8

Award

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Duration

4 years

Number of Places

39

Location

City Centre: Grangegorman

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Grangegorman

Fees

EU Fees

Non-EU Fees

Leaving Certificate Requirements

Minimum Number of

Subjects

Higher

6

2H5's

Minimum Grade in

Maths

English OR Irish

O3/H7

O6/H7

Other Grade Requirements

At least H4 in one of: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Engineering or Technology.
QQI/FET Requirements

QQI/FET Award Required

Additional Requirements

Level 5:
One of the following awards:
CASLT / 5M3807 Laboratory Techniques
Level 6:
Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline
Distinctions in 5 modules required which must include one of the following:
  • C20139 / 5N1833 Mathematics
OR
  • Leaving Certificate Mathematics 03/H7

In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi

Additional Requirements

TU Dublin students must undergo Garda Vetting. They must complete the required documentation, including a full list of all previous addresses, in order for clearance checks to be made. Currently, Irish addresses are vetted by the Garda Vetting Bureau at no cost to the student.

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

This is a sample timetable for Year 1, Semester 1 which gives an indication of class contact hours. Timetables are subject to change.  Up to date timetables will be provided on commencement. 

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In this course (which is unique in the country), you’ll learn how to measure and image the physiological activity of the human body and provide diagnostic information to medical staff.

As well as learning through traditional lectures, you’ll gain extensive practical experience, including placement in a hospital. It’s not necessary to have studied physics before entry.

In the first two years, you’ll learn about the physiology, anatomy and biochemistry of the body and the use of technology in providing a diagnosis.

Subjects covered include Medical Instrumentation, Computer Applications, Imaging, Pharmacology, Physiological Biochemistry, and Human Physiology & Anatomy.

In Year 4, you’ll study two of the following disciplines: Cardiology, Respiratory Measurements, Vascular Technology, and Neurophysiological Studies.

Work Placement

You’ll spend third and some of the fourth year on hospital placement to learn how to apply your training and knowledge in a clinical setting and undertake a hospital-based research project in the fourth year.

To undertake the hospital placement, you must complete a health screening and vaccination course, the nature of which may change depending on the requirements of the health service. This service will be provided by our Student Health services (there may be a cost associated with this).

Clinical Measurement Scientist, Researcher.

Employment rates have been excellent to date. Most graduates find employment in the health service in Ireland. There are also employment opportunities in the field of medical equipment. 

Advanced Entry applications are not accepted to this course. 

Many graduates undertake postgraduate research after gaining a few years’ clinical experiences. And some have undertaken part-time, work-based research degrees.

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School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Sciences