Applied Medical Sciences - Sligo
This programme meets the requirements of the Institute of Biomedical Science, where students study the subject specialisms, namely cellular pathology, clinical biochemistry, clinical immunology, haematology and transfusion science, and medical microbiology, and an additional biology of disease module with a molecular-pathology emphasis.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
4 years part-time, online.
On-Campus Attendance
Students are required to attend ATU Sligo once per year for a 2-day lab workshop in years 1-3. They are also required to attend UU Coleraine for workshops in years 3 and 4.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must
(a) satisfy the University’s general entry requirements;
AND
(b) satisfy specific academic subject requirements for admission as detailed on the ATU Sligo website
Further information
Total Fees €17,000
Modules
Biology
Information Technology for GMP
Applied Mathematics
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Science Laboratory Skills 1
GMP 1 Quality Assurance
Physiology and Anatomy of the Human Body
Biochemistry
Biomedical Science Laboratory Skills 1
Exploitation of Biology
Scientific Communication
Introduction to Biomedical Science
Enterprise in Biomedical Sciences
Molecular Biology & Genetics
Research Skills
Professional Practice in Health Care Science
Biopharmaceutical Quality Systems
Bioanalytical Techniques L7 Theory.
For the full list of Modules, please see the programme web page.
Examination & Assessment
This programme is assessed via a blend of continuous assessment and final exams.
Course Coordinator: Stephen Daly: admissions.sligo@atu.ie