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Employment & career opportunitiesGraduates of the MSc in Biomedical Science have gone on to workwithin the medical technology and pharmaceutical industries,hospitals and academia. Galway is a global hub for the medicaldevice industry so NUI Galway graduates are well-placed to avail ofemployment opportunities with a wide range of multi-national andindigenous medical technologies organisations.

MScBiomedicalScience

Course Director: Prof Terry Smith

EU Enquiries: Dr Mary Ní Fhlathartaigh e: mary.nifhlathartaigh@nuigalway.ie t: +353 (0)91 495323

Non-EU Enquiries: International Affairs Office e: international@nuigalway.ie t: +353 (0)91 49 5277

NUI Galway has established a national andinternational reputation in the field of BiomedicalScience. Students on the MSc in Biomedical Sciencebenefit from access to some of Ireland’s leadingresearchers in this area, and from the University’slocation within one of the top five global hubs forbiomedical science and technology.

The programme complements and builds on existingundergraduate courses in Biotechnology, BiomedicalScience, Biomedical Engineering at NUI Galway, aswell as other honours degrees in the various Sciencedisciplines. The objective of the course is to introducestudents to an interdisciplinary approach to research,which utilises technologies and skills from a widespectrum of scientific, engineering and clinicaldisciplines to address fundamental questionsoriginating in biology and medicine.

Key Featuresl Clear, concise understanding of the principles of the

biomedical science field

l Excellent practical experience in a leading research laboratory

l Excellent employment and career opportunities inbiomedical sciences industries, laboratory services, andacademic research settings

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Eligibility, Application& Selection Process

Course level: Level 9

Duration: 1 year, full-time

Entry requirements:l Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours Level 8 (or

equivalent international qualification) primary degree in Science orEngineering. Candidates with a suitable primary degree withouthonours and three years relevant and appropriate practicalexperience may also be considered.

l Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence

of English language proficiency of IELTS 6 (no band less than 5.5 in each element) or equivalent.

Places available: 16

Fees: Current fees are €6,815 (EU) €13,750 (non-EU), and are likelyto remain at this level for 2015-2016.

Applying:l Applications are made online via the Postgraduate Applications

Centre (www.pac.ie/nuigalway).l The following documentation must be supplied:

- A Curriculum Vitae (CV)

- A personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining whythe applicant wishes to undertake the MSc Biomedical Scienceprogramme and how the programme fits into their careerobjectives

- Evidence of English language competency is required forapplicants whose native language is not English

- A copy of your Birth certificate and/or passport.

- Academic transcripts

PAC Code: GYS03

Closing date: Closing date for receipt of completed applicationsand all supplementary documents is June 5th 2015.

Candidate selection: Selection of candidates is based onexamination record, previous relevant experience, personal statementand performance at interview. Short-listed candidates are invited forinterview in June/July.

90 ECTSTaughtMasters

60 ECTSTaught

Modules

30 ECTSBiomedical Science

Research Project

Programme Outline& Structure

Core Modules:

Research ProjectA 3-month laboratory project with an academic research team on a subjectrelated to biomedical science.

Introduction to BusinessThis module focuses on the fundamental concepts of marketing, managementand accountancy and their application in Irish and international businesssituations. Teams of students develop a business plan for a start-up biomedicalscience enterprise.

Materials, Science & BiomaterialsThis module addresses the fundamental properties and applications ofbiomaterials (synthetic and natural) that are used in contact with biologicalsystems.

Tissue EngineeringThis module integrates the principles and methods of engineering and lifesciences towards the fundamental understanding of structure-functionrelationships in normal and pathological mammalian tissues.

Validation Enterprise Regulatory AffairsThis module focuses on the validatory requirements within the bio-,pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Molecular Medicine This module outlines the molecular mechanisms underlying diseases includingcancer, diabetes, immuno-deficient and neurodegenerative disorders.

Scientific WritingThis module aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of theprocess of scientific publication (writing, reviewing articles and responding tojournal editors).

Principles of Cell & Molecular biology (Core for non-biologists, Optional for biologists)This module outlines the fundamentals of cell and molecular biology.

Radiation & Medical Physics(Core for biologists, Optional for non-biologists)The module reviews the basic nuclear physics alluding to radiation applicationsin industry and its biological interactions.

Optional Modules:

Fundamental Concepts in PharmacologyThis module introduces students to fundamental pharmacological concepts ofpharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drug interactions in the body.

Human Body Structure This module develops knowledge of human anatomy in the context ofbiomedical science.

Introduction to Bioinformatics This module provides biology students with good foundation knowledge ofbioinformatics and enables them to perform basic bioinformatic tasks. Ultimatelystudents will develop an appreciation how bioinformatic tools are fundamental tomodern medicine.

Protein Technology Topics include industrial scale-up of protein production, proteomics andglycobiology.*Please note that the curriculum information is subject to change from year to year.

Student TestimonialNala ShologuMSc Biomedical Science graduate currently persuinga PhD in the Discipline of Anaesthesia and LungBiology Group, NUI Galway.

“I found the Biomedical Science course particularly interesting andexciting because it demonstrated how research and scientific technologicaldevelopments can impact on biological systems, disease diagnostics andnovel therapeutics. Integrated modules such as tissue engineering andbiomaterial science provided immense insight into the use of genetherapy, stem cells and materials engineering approaches to critical problemsin modern medicine. I really liked the flexibility of the modular structure asit allowed me to specialise in the areas of investigative biomedical science thatinterested me.  In addition to building fond memories with my classmate, Iwas privileged in having the opportunity to build contacts with otherpassionate scientist from various backgrounds.”

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