Youll study how diagnostics and therapeutics are revolutionising healthcare and medicine, as well as broaden your knowledge of new treatments like tailored cell-based therapies and gene modulation technologies. Youll also learn how to build your critical and data analysis skills, as well as hone your academic writing skills.
Get set for a cutting-edge career
The blended-learning programme is a mix of face-to-face teaching and online modules, combined with hands-on experience in a research lab. This flexible approach means you can study wherever you are, whenever suits you.
Once you complete the course, youll be sought after for roles in biopharmaceutical and diagnostics industries, life science and clinical trial companies, as well as academic research centres.
| College | Dublin City University (DCU) |
| Course ID | 191583 |
| Course Location | Glasnevin, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 9 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | Dublin City University |
| Course Duration | 1 Year Full Time & 2-4 Years Part Time |
| Entry Requirements | For admission to the MSc in Diagnostics and Precision Medicine candidates must have a primary degree that equates to an NFQ Level 8 Second-Class Honours, Grade 1 Award (H2.1) in a Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Medical or Chemical discipline. In addition, candidates who hold a primary degree (NFQ Level 8), with a Second-Class Honours, Grade 2 Award (H2.2) in one of the relevant degrees and with industrial experience will be considered. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL. For more information on RPL see here. International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language. More information about DCU's English language requirements can be found here. |
| Career Path | Graduates will find employment in industry, clinical, healthcare and academic environments. This includes the diagnostics and biopharmaceutical industries, life science and clinical trials companies, as well as academic research centres. In addition, our graduates have also gone on to pursue further research (e.g. a PhD) as well as gaining entry to Graduate Medicine programmes. |
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