10 Full-time Master's in Biology in Ireland

The Bioinformatics and Computational Biology course delivered by the University College Cork is a one-year full-time (or two years part-time) taught masters course commencing in September.

The Marine Biology course delivered by the University College Cork aims to train graduates in multiple areas of marine biology and includes the acquisition of necessary field skills in sea survival, powerboat handling and marine radio.

The Marine and Freshwater Resources - Management degree delivered at University of Galway combines marine and freshwater resources management, assessing the vital land-to-sea pathway. You will gain advanced knowledge and skills to address critical 21st-century challenges like population expansion, climate change, and environmental pollution.

This Biomolecular Science (Online) course from the University of Limerick prepares students for a wide range of career options in the Life Sciences, medical/healthcare sciences and Biotechnology sectors, with advanced knowledge in molecular and cell biology. 

Students entering the Biology programme from Maynooth University will be under the supervision of an experienced researcher. 

If you’re fascinated by the life-changing world of biotherapeutics and want to discover how to improve patient outcomes through developing new drug therapies, this is the course for you. The Biotherapeutics degree delivered by Dublin City University gives you hands-on experience in biotherapeutics research and development and prepares you to make a difference in industry.

This Plant Biology master diploma offered by University College Cork is for highly motivated, enthusiastic students interested in research in this area.

The aim of this Biomedical Genomics degree delivered by University of Galway is  the driving force for precision medicine, enabling rare-disease diagnosis and personalised cancer care. A Biomedical Genomics MSc will equip students with the skills to analyse genomic data, and to interpret results with the biological and clinical insight the field demands.

The Biological and Biomolecular Science (Negotiated Learning) programme at University College Dublin will broaden your understanding of biological and biomolecular science against a backdrop of learning core technical, methodological and innovation skills relevant to industry and academia.

The M.Sc. in Plant Biology and Biotechnology at University College Dublin is a full-time, one-year programme delivered on campus. This advanced degree explores genetics, cell biology, and climate change impacts. It is designed for life science graduates seeking expertise in plant-based innovation and sustainable biotechnology.