Course Summary
Multidisciplinary in nature, this programme appeals to candidates from across sectors (life scientists, industry and healthcare professionals) who work with and/or are planning to work with biomedical therapeutics. Graduates will be well placed to provide practice, professional leadership, innovation and scholarship expertise to a vast array of organisations.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants with equivalent qualifications in related areas of science and technology, or with proven and relevant industrial experience from the Healthcare/Medical/Therapeutics industry may be considered for places following interview and assessment by the programme management team, in line with standard DCU policies.
International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.
Application Details
Application Deadlines
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the programme is full or until:
Closing date for non EU applicants is 1st July 2025
Closing date for EU applicants is 31st July 2025
Note applicants who require a study visa for the purposes of studying at DCU are advised to apply as early as possible. All entry requirements should be met before the commencement of the programme.
All Applicants must apply through DCU's Student Application Portal which is available at the link below.
Provide Academic Transcripts for each and every year of study with English translation if applicable.
If applicable, provide evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements. Please see link http://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml.
Please note if you are a non EU student and require a study visa, you are not eligible to apply for part-time programmes as study visas are only granted for full-time programmes.
Queries
Queries from EU applicants should be directed to [email protected]
Queries from non EU applicants should be directed to [email protected]
The programme commences in September 2025
Fees
EU Status Fee €8,500
Non EU Fee €17,000
Modular
EU Status Fee 5 Credit module fee €480 - 30 credit module €2880
Non EU Fee 5 credit module fee €976 - 30 credit module €5875
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.