Course Summary
This two year Higher Diploma in Clinical Measurement Science is designed to educate and train Clinical Physiologists who will gain employment principally in clinical hospital laboratories performing diagnostic tests in the areas of Cardiac Physiology, Neurophysiology, Respiratory Physiology or Vascular Physiology.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this course will be based on a competitive selection process. Normally, applicants must hold a degree at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications with at least a grade of 2:2, or equivalent. The programme studied must contain introductory science and mathematics modules and intermediate/advanced modules in anatomy and physiology.
Each applicant will be scored according to the following criteria; Classification achieved in relevant degree; ECTS credits in introductory science, mathematics and intermediate/advanced anatomy/physiology modules; Postgraduate experience in relevant area. Candidates may be invited to interview.
Applicants must provide copies of transcripts from all years of study and verification of classification of degree award attained in their previous degree with their application, transcripts must include ECTS credits and grades achieved. Applications without this documentation will not be considered.
Note that each offer of a place on this course will be made with an allocated major and minor clinical discipline based on (i) the requirement to have hospital based practice education places available for each student; and (ii) the employment needs of the sector as determined through consultation with the profession.
The clinical disciplines are Cardiac Physiology, Respiratory Physiology, Neurophysiology and Vascular Physiology.
Application Details
Applications for courses commencing in September 2025 will open in November 2024.
Commencement Date: September 2025
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Duration
Mode of Study Full Time
Method of Delivery Blended
Schedule
This is a full time course. The first stage commences with a period of 12 weeks that are college based, undertaking lectures, tutorials, online elements and practical clinical and laboratory sessions, assessments and examinations. Following this, students undertake 2 x eight week hospital based placements, supported by hospital based practice educators and college based clinical tutors. Following examinations students undertake a further 6 weeks hospital placement.
Stage 2 of the programme is largely college based for the first semester and comprises lectures, tutorials, online elements, assessments and examinations. Semester 2 comprises hospital based clinical placement, specialist seminars and a major research project.