Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is Ireland's largest and most comprehensive higher education institution. Formed by the merger of three renowned institutes of technology, TU Dublin offers a wide range of programs in various disciplines including engineering, science, business, arts, humanities, and more. With a strong focus on innovation and industry collaboration, TU Dublin provides students with a vibrant and supportive learning environment. The university prides itself on delivering education that is practice-based, industry-relevant, and globally connected, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the modern world.

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Medical Scientists are key to the delivery of Pathology diagnostic services for patients. Within Clinical and Laboratory Medicine, Medical Scientists lead on diagnostic services in: Cellular Pathology (Histopathology), Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Immunology, Medical Genetics, Medical Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, Near Patient Testing, Transfusion and Transplantation Science and Virology. This course provides multi-disciplinary training and clinical laboratory placement in all Medical Science disciplines, so that you may work in any of the following areas in pathology: Clinical Chemistry, Clinical Immunology, Clinical Cytology, Cellular Pathology, Haematology, Medical Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, and Transfusion Science. Show less

This is a part time course that is delivered over 3 years and the academic year runs from January to January.

Students will study all aspects of Medical Science including Cellular Pathology, Clinical Cytology, Clinical Chemistry, Transfusion Science, Medical Microbiology, Haematology and Immunology. Alongside these modules students will take modules in professional practice and undertake 1000 hours of multidisciplinary training in the lab where they are employed.

In year one, students will take modules in Clinical Chemistry, Transfusion Science, Molecular and Applied Immunology and professional practice. They will also undertake 400 hours training in Clinical chemistry and Immunology and Transfusion Science and the IBTS.

In year two, students will undertake 3 modules in Medical Microbiology, Haematology and cellular pathology and Clinical Cytology. Student will undertake 400 hours of training in 2 of the above subjects and a professional practice module.

In year 3, students will complete 200 hours of training in their final module, professional practice and research methods modules. They will also select two elective subjects from those they have previously studied and gain a deeper knowledge in their chosen specialist areas.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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