Overview
NFQ Level 9, Major Award
The MSc (Clinical Measurement Physiology) is a full-time programme, which runs over two years. Year 1 will run over a calendar year (semesters 1, 2 and 3); Year 2 will run over an academic year (semesters 1 and 2).
Students will take modules to the value of 70 credits in in Year 1 and 50 credits in Year 2, totalling 120 credits. Upon satisfactory completion of all modules in the first year to the value of 70 credits, students may proceed to the second year of the programme. On successful completion of all modules in the second year, to the total value of 120 credits, students may graduate with an MSc (Clinical Physiology).
Note: Where supplemental knowledge of physiology is deemed a pre-requisite by the programme board, students must complete a pre-requisite module (PL6019) . This will be completed prior to the programme starting in week 6.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| PL6004 | Principles of Professional Practice in Clinical Physiology | 5 |
| PL6005 | Clinical Measurement Instrumentation | 10 |
| PL6006 | Core Placement Skills for Clinical Physiologists | 5 |
| PL6007 | Biological Systems for Clinical Physiologists - Cardiology | 5 |
| PL6008 | Biological Systems for Clinical Physiologists – Respiratory function | 5 |
| PL6009 | Biological Systems for Clinical Physiologists - Neurology | 5 |
| PL6010 | Biological systems for Clinical Physiologists – Gastroenterology | 5 |
| PL6011 | Biological Systems for Clinical Physiologists – Neonatology | 5 |
| PL6012 | Effective Communication for Clinical Physiologists | 5 |
| PL6013 | Professional Practice in Clinical Physiology I | 10 |
| PL6014 | Professional Practice in Clinical Physiology II | 10 |
| |
| PL6015 | Professional Practice in Clinical Physiology – Specialist Placement I | 15 |
| PL6017 | Research Project in Clinical Physiology I | 5 |
| PL6018 | Research Project in Clinical Physiology II | 15 |
| PL6016 | Professional Practice in Clinical Physiology – Specialist Placement II | 15 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
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 MSc (Clinical Physiology) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate the professional attributes, leadership and clinical skills required to meet the challenges of providing an integrated and scientific approach to physiological diagnostics.
- Apply knowledge of the cardiovascular, nervous, gastrointestinal and respiratory systems in adults and children to assist in the diagnosis of functional disorders in these systems.
- Perform functional diagnostic tests on patients, report the outcomes appropriately and be an active participant in the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Demonstrate ongoing commitment to the professional and caring values that underpin a safe and high-quality service in clinical measurement physiology.
- Critically evaluate clinical and academic evidence and be agents for the development of clinical measurement physiology within the evolving healthcare environment.
- Practice ethical behaviours, which reflects values of respect, privacy and dignity for patients; respects client confidentiality and includes performance of the legal and moral duties of accurately recording, organising and storing client information.
- Critically evaluate original research sources and their contribution to the evidence base of practicing clinical measurement physiology.
