MSc Biomedical Genomics

at National University of Ireland Galway

This is a 12-month, 90-credit course consisting of 60 credits of taught modules and a 30 credit research project. Taught modules will be completed by the end of Semester 2 and will consist of 45 credits of core and 15 credits of optional modules. Both the core modules and the set of optional modules available to the student depend on whether the student has a background in the molecular life sciences or the quantitative or computational sciences. From the end of Semester 2, the student will focus on a full-time basis on an individual research project.
 

Optional modules (10 credits from the options below)

• Applied statistics (5 ECTS)
• Networks (5 ECTS)
• Data Visualisation (5 ECTS)
• Advanced and applied immunology (5 ECTS)
• Molecular and cellular biology of cancer (10 ECTS)
   

Year 1 (90 Credits)

• Required MA5111: Genomics Data Analysis I
• Required MA5106: Medical Genomics 1
• Required BI5102: Genomics Techniques 1
• Required MA5117: Genomics Research Methods
• Required MA5107: Medical Genomics II
• Required MA5112: Genomics Data Analysis II
• Required MA5105: Genomics Project

Undergraduate and mature students can satisfy matriculation registration requirements for NUI Galway by achieving certain grades in the following examinations. 
 

Leaving certificate (for EU and non-EU)

You need a pass in at least six subjects in the Leaving Certificate in accordance with College requirements with:

• Minimum Grade H5 (Higher Level) in two subjects 

• Passes in the remaining four subjects at O6/ H7 
   

You should pick your subjects based on the requirements for entry to your desired course.
 

All subjects of the Leaving Certificate are accepted for matriculation registration purposes, with the exception of Gaeilge Bonnleibhéal (Irish Foundation Level), Mathematics (Ordinary Alternative/Foundation Level and; Home Economics (General), which is recognised only for St. Angela's College, Sligo.
 

GCE and GSCE
 

You need a pass in at least six subjects in accordance with College requirements with at least:

• GCE Advanced Level: Grade C in two recognised subjects and

• GCSE Level: Grade C in four recognised subjects.
   

You should pick your subjects based on the requirements for entry to your desired course.

English Language Requirement:

IELTS :- 6.5

TOEFL :- 88

Fees: EU
€7,760 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Tuition
€7,620 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Non EU
€24,140 p.a. 2022/23
 

The MSc in Biomedical Genomics will provide the mix of skills required to engage in genomics analysis and research in a variety of settings. As advances in precision medicine take hold, it is anticipated that the need for genomics analysts in health care, the pharmaceutical industry and in academic research will continue to increase, generating opportunities to seek employment in each of these areas.