MSc Biological and Biomolecular Science

at University College Dublin

Core (taught) Professional Skills Modules (20 credits):
 

• BIOL40540 Data Management and Interpretation

• BMOL40150 Career Development Scientists

• BIOL40550 Science Writing and communication Skills

• BIOL40390 Quantitative Tools for the Life Sciences

Optional Taught modules (40 credits)
 

• involves selecting one of the following specialisations and selecting specific modules within these that meet the student's learning objectives (indicative module list is not exhaustive, and is subject to change)

Genetics & Cell Biology
 

• GENE30010 Genetics and Recombinant DNA

• CELB30130 Cell Biology of Disease

• CELB40190 Advanced Cancer Cell Biology and Genetics

• ZOOL40300 Epithelial Transport in Animal Physiology

• CELB30090 Advanced Cell Biology

• CELB30100 Developmental Biology

• CELB40030 Programmed Cell Death in Plants

• CELB40180 Cell Biology & Genetics of Ageing

• CELB40200 The RNA World

• GENE30020 Genome Structure and Evolution

• GENE30030 Genetic Basis of Disease

• GENE40040 Model organism genetics: a modern experimental approach

• GENE40050 Human Genetics & Disease

Microbiology & Infection Biology
 

• MICR30030 Microbial Physiology

• MICR30040 Microbial Diversity and Growth

• MICR30070 Skills in Microbiology

• MICR40050 Microbiology of Foodborne Pathogens

• MICR40150 Host Pathogen Interaction (online)

• MICR30020 Microbial Cell Factory

• MICR30060 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology

• MICR40040 Microbial Pathogenicity

• MICR40060 Microbial and Mammalian Cell Bioprocessing

• ENVB40480 Applied Microbial Ecology

Biochemistry & Synthetic Biology
 

• BIOC30010 Metabolism and Disease

• BIOC30090 Proteins and Enzymes

• BIOC40070 Protein Structure and Analysis

• BIOC40080 Biochemical Research Strategies and Problem Solving

• BIOC30030 Biochemist’s Toolkit

• BIOC40160 Drug Development & Clinical Trials

• BIOC40220 Hot topics in Biochemistry

• MICR40070 Enzyme Technology and Protein Engineering

Multi-Disciplinary
 

• BIOL40560 Biological Imaging

• GENE30040 Introduction to Programming for Biologists

• CELB40160 HCS Microscopy

• MICR40080 Microbial Natural Product Biosynthesis

• BIOL40840 Applied Bioinformatics

This programme is intended for applicants who have at least an Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) degree, or the international equivalent, in a life science or chemical science.  Examples of an appropriate BSc subject include, but are not restricted to, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Immunology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry.

If English is not your native language, unless you have done your primary degree through English in an English speaking country, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:

€ 26,400
 

This programme will enable you to choose from a wide range of careers and areas of postgraduate study.  This multi-disciplinary course provides a solid grounding for careers in industry, health and research, such as Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Microbiology, Process Control, Technical Transfer, Research and Development, and Regulatory Affairs, Scientific Editor or Writer, Lab Technician or Analyst roles.