Overview

NFQ Level 8, Major Award

(Joint Degree Between Munster Technological University and University College Cork)

Prospective students - please note that CAO entry to this joint degree programme is through MT871¹ under Munster Technological University

¹

Note: students who entered prior to 2022/23 entered via CR320.

First Year - Biomedical Science

In First Biomedical Science, students take the prescribed modules to the value of 60 credits (module codes marked with * indicate the code of the coordinating institution).

Module Codes Used by Each Institution

UCC and MTU Codes

UCC Code	MTU Code	Module Run by	Module Title	Credit
BM1001	BIOL6020*	MTU	Introduction to Biomedical Science I	5
BM1002	BIOL6021*	MTU	Introduction to Biomedical Science II	5
BM1003	BIOL6008*	MTU	Cell Biology	5
BM1004	CMOD6001*	MTU	Creativity, Innovation & Teamwork	5
BM1007	BIOL6010*	MTU	Introduction to Health Science	5
BM1008	BIOL6012*	MTU	Human Biology	5
BM1009	CHEM6011*	MTU	Biological Chemistry 1	5
BM1010	CHEM6009*	MTU	Biological Chemistry 2	5
MA1001*	MATH6048	UCC	Calculus for Science Part 1	5
MA1002*	MATH6049	UCC	Calculus for Science Part 2	5
PY1008*	PHYS6028	UCC	Physics for Biomedical, Environmental, Food and Nutritional Sciences	10

Second Year - Biomedical Science

In Second Biomedical Science, students take the prescribed modules to the value of 60 credits (module codes marked with * indicate the code of the coordinating institution).

Module Codes Used by Each Institution

UCC and MTU Codes

UCC Code	MTU Code	Module Run by	Module Title	Credit
BM2003	GENE7001*	MTU	Molecular Biology Principles	5
BM2005	BIOL7002*	MTU	Bioanalytical Science	5
BM2006	BIOL7007*	MTU	Introduction to Clinical Biochemistry	5
BM2007	BIOL7012*	MTU	Haematology and Transfusion Science	5
BM2008	BIOL7031*	MTU	Professional Practice	5
AN2004*	BIOL7025	UCC	Human Histology	5
BC2001*	BIOL7003	UCC	Biomolecules	5
BC2002*	BIOL7020	UCC	Principles of Metabolic Pathways	5
MB2005*	BIOM7007	UCC	Fundamental of Microbiology	5
MB2006*	BIOM7008	UCC	Principles of Microbiology	5
PL2021*	PHOL7001	UCC	Introductory Physiology I	5
PL2022*	PHOL7002	UCC	Introductory Physiology II	5

Third Year - Biomedical Science

In Third Biomedical Science, students take the prescribed modules to the value of 60 credits (module codes marked with * indicate the code of the coordinating institution).

Module Codes Used by Each Institution

UCC and MTU Codes

UCC Code	MTU Code	Module Run by	Module Title	Credit
BM3006	CHEM8005*	MTU	Pharmacology	5
BM3007	GENE8002*	MTU	Molecular Biology	5
BM3008	BIOM8004*	MTU	Diagnostic Microbiology	5
BM3009	BIOL8015*	MTU	Anaemia and Immunohaematology	5
BM3013	BIOL8024*	MTU	Research and Professionalism	5
MB3001*	BIOM8005	UCC	Medical Microbiology	5
MB3008*	BIOM8007	UCC	Immunology: Host Response to Pathogens	5
MB3012*	BIOM8008	UCC	Transmission and Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases	5
BC3001*	BIOL8018	UCC	Structural Biochemistry	5
BC3002*	BIOL8020	UCC	Advanced Metabolism in Health, Disease and Cancer	5
BC3004*	BIOL8019	UCC	Cell Signalling	5
BM3001*	BIOL8021	UCC	Cellular Pathology 1	5

Fourth Year - Biomedical Science

In Fourth Biomedical Science, students take the prescribed modules to the value of 60 credits (module codes marked with * indicate the code of the coordinating institution).

Module Codes Used by Each Institution

UCC and MTU Codes

UCC Code	MTU Code	Module Run by	Module Title	Credit
BM4009	BIOL8013*	MTU	Transfusion & Transplantation	5
BM4010	BIOL8016*	MTU	Clinical Biochemistry	5
BM4012	BIOM8010*	MTU	Quality Management Systems	5
BM4014	BIOL8017*	MTU	Statistics in Biomedical Science	5
BM4015	GENE8001*	MTU	Molecular Diagnostics	5
BM4016	BIOL8014*	MTU	Haematology Disorders	5
BM4017	BIOT8010*	MTU	Bioinformatics for Biomedical Science	5
MB3002*	BIOM8006	UCC	Virology	5
BM4007*	BIOL8022	UCC	Cellular Pathology II	5
BM4013*	BIOM8011*	UCC/MTU	Research Project	15

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements. 

Programme Requirements

Module List

Code	Title	Credits
Year 1
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
BM1001	Introduction to Biomedical Science I 1	5
BM1002	Introduction to Biomedical Science II 1	5
BM1003	Cell Biology 1	5
BM1004	Creativity, Innovation and Teamwork 1	5
BM1007	Introduction to Health Science 1	5
BM1008	Human Biology 1	5
BM1009	Biological Chemistry 1 1	5
BM1010	Biological Chemistry 2 1	5
MA1001	Calculus for Science Part 1 2	5
MA1002	Calculus for Science Part 2 2	5
PY1008	Physics for Biomedical, Environmental, Food and Nutritional Sciences 2	10
Year 2
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
BM2003	Molecular Biology Principles 1	5
BM2005	Bioanalytical Science 1	5
BM2006	Introduction to Clinical Biochemistry 1	5
BM2007	Haematology and Transfusion Science 1	5
BM2008	Professional Practice 1	5
AN2004	Human Histology 2	5
BC2001	Biomolecules 2	5
BC2002	Principles of Metabolic Pathways 2	5
MB2005	Fundamentals of Microbiology 2	5
MB2006	Principles of Microbiology 2	5
PL2021	Introductory Physiology I 2	5
PL2022	Introductory Physiology II 2	5
Year 3
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
BM3006	Pharmacology 1	5
BM3007	Molecular Biology 1	5
BM3008	Diagnostic Microbiology 1	5
BM3009	Anaemia and Immunohaematology 1	5
BM3013	Research and Professionalism 1	5
MB3001	Medical Microbiology 2	5
MB3008	Immunology: Host Response to Pathogens. 2	5
MB3012	Transmission and Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases 2	5
BC3001	Structural and Experimental Biochemistry 2	5
BC3002	Advanced Metabolism in Health, Disease and Cancer 2	5
BC3004	Cell Signalling 2	5
BM3001	Cellular Pathology 1 2	5
Year 4
Students take 60 credits as follows:
Core Modules
BM4009	Transfusion & Transplantation 1	5
BM4010	Clinical Biochemistry 1	5
BM4012	Quality Management Systems 1	5
BM4014	Statistics in Biomedical Science 1	5
BM4015	Molecular Diagnostics 1	5
BM4016	Haematology Disorders 1	5
BM4017	Bioinformatics for Biomedical Science 1	5
MB3002	Virology 2	5
BM4007	Cellular Pathology II 2	5
BM4013	Research Project 1,2	15
Total Credits		240

¹

Module run by MTU as coordinating institution.

²

Module run by UCC as coordinating institution.

Examinations

Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc in Biomedical Science (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the theory, principles and application of methods in biomedical science relevant to the areas of clinical biochemistry, medical microbiology, histopathology, haematology and transfusion science;
  
• Acquire and evaluate current theory in the field of biomedical science through research, critical thinking and problem solving;
  
• Discern and apply a wide range of techniques applicable to the different disciplines of biomedical science both in the clinical and research setting and to present their findings in written and oral forms;
  
• Assess, evaluate and interpret clinical laboratory tests and results with a view to aiding in clinical diagnosis;
  
• Employ analytical and problem solving skills in a professional and accountable manner in a wide range of contexts, including research, within the areas of biomedical science;
  
• Work proficiently and professionally as an individual, or as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, to achieve accurate clinical diagnosis within a quality approved environment;
  
• Access, evaluate and articulate knowledge of biomedical science with a view to fostering their own learning and the learning of others in a professional environment;
  
• Appreciate the role of a Medical Scientist being cognisant of the professional and ethical requirements necessary to provide a quality pathology service within a healthcare system.