MSc Biotechnology

at National University of Ireland Galway

Key features of this course include:
 

• Emphasis on developing biotechnology and business skills

• Choice of industrial or research focussed streams

• Small group tutorials

• Five-month laboratory project providing the opportunity to build research and development expertise while being a member of a scientific research team
   

Core modules:
 

• MSc Biotechnology research and/or work experience: Five-month research project.

• Frontiers in Biotechnology: Tutorials introducing transferable skills and recent advances in biotechnology.

• Introduction to Business: Concepts of marketing, management and accountancy including student development of a biotechnology business plan.

• Fundamental Concepts in Pharmacology: Understanding the dynamics and kinetics of drug interactions in the body.

• Protein Technology: Includes industrial scale-up of protein production, proteomics and glycobiology.

• Diagnostic Biotechnology: A comprehensive overview of immunological and molecular diagnostics.

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
 

A wide range of career options exist for graduates of this programme, such as employment in pharmaceutical industries, diagnostic services and academic research. Furthermore, this programme is a springboard to PhD research opportunities. Our recent graduates have found employment with Abbott, Allergan, ICON Clinical Research, Norbrook Laboratories, Regeneron and Pfizer. They are pursuing careers in manufacturing, quality assurance, product development and research, as well as in the broader sectors of sales, marketing and regulatory affairs.