Clinical Measurement Science / Eolaíocht Tomhais Chlinciúil DT229
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Qualification awarded: BSc (Clinical Measurement Science) Level 8 / BSc (Eolaíocht Tomhais Chlinciúil) Leibhéal 8
Duration of programme:
4 years
Type of programme:
Honours Degree
Number of places:
24 approx.
What is Clinical Measurement Science?
In this unique programme students learn to measure and image the physiological activity of the human body and to provide diagnostic information to Medical Staff. It is not necessary to have done physics prior to entry.
What are my career opportunities?
Most graduates find employment within the health service in Ireland, and to date employment rates have been good.There are also employment opportunities in the medical equipment area.
What other options do I have after completion?
A number of graduates from the programme, have undertaken part-time work based research degrees following completion of the programme.
What will I study on this programme?
In the first two years the students learn about the physiology, anatomy and biochemistry of the body and the use of technology in providing diagnosis.
Students spend their third and some of fourth year on hospital placement to learn how to apply their training and knowledge in a clinical setting. A hospital based research project is undertaken in fourth year.
PLEASE NOTE: Hospital placments may be at any location around Ireland, there is no guarantee that a student will have all of their placements in Dublin.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In order to undertake the hospital placement, students must complete a health screening and vaccination programme, the nature of which will change from time-to-time depending on the requirements of the health service. This service will be provided by the DIT Student Health services, although there may be a cost associated with this.
It is a requirement of the placement providers that all students on this programme must undergo Garda vetting procedures before being allowed to register. Students must complete the required documentation, including a full list of all previous addresses, in order for clearance checks to be made. Students with previous addresses outside of the Republic of Ireland will be required to provide evidence of vetting by the relevant authority in which the address is located and at their own cost. Currently Irish addresses are vetted by the Garda Vetting Bureau at no cost to the student.
Module listing
Year One
- Biology, Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Computer Applications
Year Two
- Seminars
- Medical Instrumentation
- Mathematics
- Computer Applications
- Imaging
- Pharmacology
- Physiological Biochemistry
- Human Physiology & Anatomy
Year Three
Hospital Placement* in three of the four following disciplines, together with introductory lectures in each discipline: Cardiology, Respiratory Measurements, Vascular Technology, & Neurophysiological Studies.
Year Four
- Pharmacology
- Hospital Work Placement*
- Seminars/Case Studies
- Professional/ Social studies
- Advanced Instrumentation
- Hospital or Industry based project
- Each student will study two of the following four disciplines: Cardiology, Respiratory Measurements, Vascular Technology, & Neurophysiological Studies.
*Hospital Placement may be in locations outside Dublin.
Further information
School of Physics
T: 01 4024782 (Prof. Patrick Goodman)
T: 01 4024559 (School Secretary)
Entry Requirements
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Minimum no of |
Minimum Grade in |
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Subjects |
Honours |
Maths |
English/Irish |
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6 |
2 |
OB3 |
OD3 |
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Other Requirements At least HC3 in one of: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Engineering or Technology |
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