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Dublin City University - DCU
Dublin City University - DCU
Course Code
DC776 DC777
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Attendence
Full time

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.

MSc in Biotherapeutics - Postgraduate Information Week
MSc in Biotherapeutics - Postgraduate Information Week

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Dublin City University - DCU
College Link > DC776 DC777 - Biotherapeutics

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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

To qualify for the MSc in Biotherapeutics programme students will be expected to have a Second Class Honours degree (H2.1) or equivalent in a life science, pharmaceutical or chemistry discipline. Medical graduates must have a MB, BCh, BAO or equivalent from a recognised medical school.

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

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Fees

Full time
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.

Career Progression

Graduates of this programme will be well placed to provide practice, professional leadership, innovation and scholarship expertise to a vast array of organisations to make a difference in the development and application of biotherapeutics; such as in academia, health care, and industry settings, and many more. The programme is designed to enhance postgraduate students’ employability and promotional aspects through the improvement of skills and knowledge of the pathophysiology of disease and the development of next generation of biologics therapies. Lastly, graduates of this programme would be ideal candidates for the structured PhD research programme (BioTranslate) within the School.

Duration

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.

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