Clinical Measurement Physiology

The introduction of MSc Clinical Measurement Physiology in UCC is great news for the profession in Ireland… there is a real shortage of trained clinical measurement physiologists across all specialties. (HSE)

There is a shortage of clinical measurement scientists in both the HSE and private sectors so our MSc Clinical Measurement Physiology graduates will be widely sought after by employers in these sectors.

Our MSc course will act as an entry point into the profession of clinical measurement physiology; you will learn how to apply a theoretical understanding of the physiological systems to identify dysfunction and disease in one of four disciplines (cardiology, neurology, respiratory and gastrointestinal physiology), with the additional benefit of gaining a unique insight into neonatal physiology and disease.

Established links to a medical school will give you access to experts in each of the clinical fields and you will be active members of multi-disciplinary healthcare teams where you will gain hands-on experience in patient treatment.

For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.

• In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.
• Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office.

English Language Requirements

Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.

On completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for careers in clinical measurement physiology in both the HSE and private sectors.

The HSE has identified a national shortage of appropriately trained Clinical Measurement Physiologists, particularly in cardiology, respiratory medicine, and clinical neurophysiology. Measurement scientists are key members of the teams managing conditions such as myocardial infarction, epilepsy, COVID-19, or peptic ulcer disease. A shortage of measurement scientists is a critical reason for prolonged waiting lists in these areas. There are departments of clinical measurement in all the teaching and acute hospitals in Ireland.