Master's in Clinical and Diagnostic Biochemistry

University College Dublin (UCD) is a world-renowned university located in Dublin, Ireland. Founded in 1854, it is one of the oldest and largest universities in the country, with a current student population of over 34,000. UCD offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across a broad range of disciplines, including arts, humanities, business, law, engineering, medicine, and science. The university is particularly well-known for its programs in agriculture, veterinary science, and architecture, and is also a leader in research in areas such as nanotechnology, information technology, and food science. The campus itself is situated on 350 acres in the south suburbs of Dublin, providing a picturesque and spacious setting for students and staff. Facilities on campus include state-of-the-art lecture theaters, research labs, libraries, sports facilities, and accommodation options for students.

This pre-entry career MSc is designed to take the student with excellent basic scientific skills and facilitate them to develop a broad knowledge of clinical biochemistry and how it is integral to the patient’s diagnosis, management and outcome. This one-year, full-time MSc Programme equips graduates with -Clinical biochemistry knowledge including technical and scientific skills aimed at developing clinical judgement. Providing them with a comprehensive overview of biochemical pathways and their relevance in health and disease states; -Quality and accreditation of the clinical biochemistry diagnostic service; including experience of clinical translational research and development. -Applied knowledge and understanding of diagnosis and management of patients from a clinical and scientific perspective; -Techniques utilised in the practice of diagnostic clinical biochemistry, endocrinology and toxicology; -Understanding of clinical areas and interpretation of results profiles in common and complex disease categories; -Critical results reporting.