Clinical Measurement Physiology BSc

This honours degree is structured to build a foundation in core science subjects before developing a detailed understanding of subjects, topics and skills required to be a practising Clinical Measurement Physiologist within the health service in Ireland or abroad. Theoretical learning will be underpinned by practical labs and healthcare based clinical placements.

There is a strong emphasis on students learning to adopt a patient-centred and professional approach. Key skills acquired will be the ability to deliver valid clinical diagnostic data to colleagues and patients, broad clinical knowledge, critical thinking and research skills.

There are only two Clinical Measurement Physiology degrees in Ireland at undergraduate level. For the first time in Ireland, this programme provides the opportunity to train as a Clinical Measurement Physiologist in all five disciplines:

• Gastro-intestinal
• Neurophysiology
• Vascular
• Respiratory
• Cardiology

Year 1

Year 1 gives students a foundation in science subjects such as Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, and Human Anatomy and Physiology. Students will also receive modules on information technology and in preparation for their clinical role will receive introductory modules in Professional Practise and Clinical Measurement Physiology

Year 2

Second year builds on the foundation in some of the core subjects whilst also delivering modules on Biology of Disease and Pathology, Health Biochemistry, Instrumentation and Imaging, Pharmacology, Health Statistics and Research Methods

Year 3

Students undertake two minor clinical placements (each of these short placements will be a minimum of 300 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks in total). These placements will be in two of the five disciplines. This year will also include theoretical lectures in those disciplines as well as modules in Clinical Measurement Instrumentation, Medical Imaging and Physiological Systems.

Year 4

Students undergo a third minor placement, in one of the remaining three disciplines. Students also receive theoretical lectures in this discipline and modules in Medical Pharmacology and Biochemistry. The final semester will see students undertake a major placement, which will be in one of the three minor disciplines they previously undertook – the discipline a student will be most likely to work in on graduation. Students will also receive further theoretical lectures in their major discipline.

Professional Practice

Professional practice modules in Year 3 and Year 4 prepare students for life as a new graduate, equipping them with skills for entering the workforce. Students are supported on placement by a practice educator, based in the hospital department. Additionally, hospital-based placements will be supported by weekly online lectures (which will also be recorded) and tutorials delivered by ATU Sligo staff.

It should be noted that placements may be in any location in Ireland but we will endeavour to consider student circumstances in matching students to placements, whilst ensuring learning objectives are achieved. Travel and accommodation costs associated with placement are the responsibility of the student.