Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc (Hons)
Programme Code CR_SBISC_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/03/2022
Department BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES - CORK
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth 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.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind To acquire and evaluate current theory in the field of biomedical science through research, critical thinking and problem solving.
PO3 Skill - Range To 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.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity To assess, evaluate and interpret clinical laboratory tests and results with a view to aiding in clinical diagnosis.
PO5 Competence - Context To 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.
PO6 Competence - Role To 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.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn To 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.
PO8 Competence - Insight To 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.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEM6011 Biological Chemistry 1 Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL6008 Cell Biology Brigid Lucey 4 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
BIOL6020 Intro to Biomedical Science 1 Brigid Lucey 6 5
MATH6048 UCC Module Mathe MA1001 David Goulding 1 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEM6009 Biological Chemistry 2 Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL6012 Human Biology Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL6021 Intro to Biomedical Science 2 Brigid Lucey 6 5
BIOL6010 Introduction to Health Science Brigid Lucey 3 5
PHYS6028 Physics Brigid Lucey 1 10
MATH6049 UCC Maths Module MA1002 David Goulding 1 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL7003 Biomolecules Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOL7025 Cell and Tissue Structure Brigid Lucey 1 5
PHOL7001 Introductory Physiology 1 UCC Brigid Lucey 2 5
GENE7001 Molecular Biology Principles Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL7020 Principles Metabolic Pathways Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOL7031 Professional Practice Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOM7007 UCC MB2005 Brigid Lucey 1 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL7002 Bioanalytical Science Brigid Lucey 5 5
BIOL7012 Haematology and Transfusion Brigid Lucey 6 5
BIOL7007 Intro to Clinical Biochemistry Brigid Lucey 5 5
PHOL7002 Introductory Physiology 2 UCC Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOM7008 UCC MB2006 Brigid Lucey 1 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL8015 Anaemia and Immunohaematology Brigid Lucey 6 5
BIOL8019 Cell signaling Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOL8021 Cellular Pathology I Brigid Lucey 1 5
CHEM8005 Pharmacology Brigid Lucey 5 5
BIOL8018 Structural Biochemistry UCC Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOM8008 Transmission and Epidemiology Brigid Lucey 1 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL8020 Advanced Metabolism UCC BC3002 Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOM8004 Diagnostic Microbiology Brigid Lucey 5 5
BIOM8007 Immunology Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOM8005 Medical Microbiology Brigid Lucey 1 5
GENE8002 Molecular Biology Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL8024 Research and Professionalism Brigid Lucey 4 5
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOT8010 Bioinformatics for Biomedical Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL8022 Cellular Pathology II Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOL8016 Clinical Biochemistry Brigid Lucey 5 5
BIOL8014 Haematology Disorders Brigid Lucey 6 5
BIOM8010 QMS for Medical Scientists Brigid Lucey 5 5
BIOM8006 Virology Brigid Lucey 1 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL8017 Biomedical Statistics Brigid Lucey 4 5
GENE8001 Molecular Diagnostics Brigid Lucey 6 5
BIOM8011 Research Project Brigid Lucey 2 15
BIOL8013 Transfusion & Transplantation Brigid Lucey 5 5