Masters in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine

at National University of Ireland Galway

The programme will be delivered in collaboration with PCR (www.pcronline.com). Course modules cover coronary artery disease (CAD), CAD Treatments, structural heart disease, vascular intervention and medical device innovation.

Curriculum Information
Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases). 
Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.

Glossary of Terms

Year 1 (90 Credits)

• Required MD1530: Fundamentals of Vascular Intervention
• Required MD1531: Fundamentals of Coronary Artery Disease (Treatments)
• Required MD1532: Fundamentals of Coronary Artery Disease (Diagnostics)
• Required MD1533: Research Thesis
• Required MD1535: Medical Device Innovation
• Required MD1537: Fundamentals of Structural Heart Disease
• Optional MD1538: Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice
• Optional MD1536: Emerging Novel Therapies for Unmet Clinical Needs
• Optional MD1534: Introduction to Research Methods and Medical Statistics
• Optional MD1539: Research for Evidence Based Practice

Applicants will be expected to possess a good quality undergraduate degree (at least an upper second class honours standard 2:1 academic qualification). The medical graduates/doctors applying will require minimum one year’s postgraduate experience.

Fees: EU
€9,650 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Tuition
€9,510 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Non EU
€19,440 p.a. 2022/23

Student levy €140 - payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI.

After successful completion of the masters programme, graduates will have a better understanding of the field of  interventional medicine. Career opportunities will be enhanced depending on students’ interest and background. Physicians are expected to obtain easier access to training programs in cardiology or interventional fellowship. Engineers can apply for better positions within the MedTech sector. The master’s qualification will increase chances to be selected for PhD programmes.