Enhance your knowledge and expertise in the fields of skin and hair follicle science with micro-credentials from UCD Charles Institute of Dermatology
Skin Anatomy and Physiology Micro-credential
| Subject Area | Skin and Hair Follicle Science |
| Credits | 2.5 |
| NFQ | 9 |
| EFQ | 7 |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Duration | 6 weeks |
| Mode of Delivery | Online/Asynchronous |
| Lead Academic | Dr. Des Tobin |
| Fee | €450 |
| Application Deadline | 04 September 2023 |
Our skin is a crucial part of our health, and other’s perceptions of us. With many skin-related diseases, and a booming beauty industry, an enhanced understanding of the skin can contribute to the clinic, research, and future innovation.
This micro-credential will introduce you to advanced skin anatomy and physiology, which will go a long way in expanding your understanding of the functions and complexity of the body’s largest organ.
Hair Follicle Anatomy and Physiology Micro-credential
| Subject Area | Skin and Hair Follicle Science |
| Credits | 2.5 |
| NFQ | 9 |
| EFQ | 7 |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Duration | 6 weeks |
| Mode of Delivery | Online/Asynchronous |
| Lead Academic | Dr. Des Tobin |
| Fee | €450 |
| Application Deadline | 04 September 2023 |
Historically hair has always been an important part of our individualism, which today is reflected by a large hair care industry that can be easily observed in any cosmetic aisle, or by the presence of high-end beauty companies focused on hair health. There are so many factors which determine the health of our hair, and many diseases which progress with damaged hair or losing hair. Enhancing our understanding of the hair follicle can contribute to the clinic, research, and future innovation in industry. This micro-credential will introduce you to advanced hair anatomy and physiology.
UCD Clinical Research Centre
The UCD Clinical Research Centre (UCD CRC) is an academic led, multi-site centre supporting clinical and translational research. It operates under a single governance structure within the UCD School of Medicine and the College of Health and Agricultural Sciences. The UCD CRC is at the core of the Health research and innovation strategy and provides a focal point for collaborative, multidisciplinary patient-focused research.
The centre links the clinical community to core university research institutes including the UCD Conway Institute, Systems Biology Ireland and the UCD Charles Institute of Dermatology. Over the last 5 years, the UCD CRC has developed a comprehensive taught graduate programme including an MSc in Clinical and Translational Research and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials This exciting education initiative is training the next generation of investigators and research professionals.
The UCD Clinical Research Centre undertakes research in a wide range of diseases.
At the Centre they undertake advanced research in a caring environment that aims to advance medical treatment for all patients suffering from a wide range of illnesses.
The research is a truly multidisciplinary team effort. Doctors, nurses, technicians, scientists and of course, patients work together towards the common goal of developing new cures for serious illnesses.
Patients in particular play the key role. The Centre believe that through their involvement in research studies, patients are making an immense contribution towards the understanding of the mechanism of disease and greatly influence the ability to improve patient outcome in the future
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