Biomedical Genomics University of Galway

Overview

Clinical applications of genomics are at the forefront of precision medicine. It is now possible to diagnose rare genetic diseases from genomic sequence data, while the sequencing of tumours has become an important means of refining therapeutic choices in cancer treatment. This has led to a growing need for scientists, who can both analyse genomic data and interpret the results, based on a strong understanding of biological and clinical contexts.

Students enrolled in this Biomedical Genomics programme at  University of Galway will acquire some practical skills in the generation of genomic data, using the latest sequencing technologies, but the main emphasis will be on learning the computational and statistical techniques needed to analyse genomic data.

Careers

With a focus on developing a highly marketable combination of computational and analytical skills, as well as specialist knowledge on how to apply these skills to analyse large biological datasets, this degree will prepare graduates for a wide range of exciting careers in the pharmaceutical Industry, healthcare settings and research organisations.   

As advances in precision medicine take hold, it is anticipated that the need for genomic scientists in healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry, and academic research organizations will continue to rise, leading to opportunities for employment within each of these areas. The data analytics skills acquired will also allow graduates to transition to data scientist roles outside of genomics.

Industry-Relevant Modules like Statistics for Health Science Data and Data Visualization will give graduates the skills employers are looking for in today's data-intense environment.

A Biomedical Genomics MSc also provides a solid base for further study and research and is a gateway to progress onto a PhD. Graduates have gone on to further research at PhD level, ultimately acquiring positions as lecturers and researchers in third level institutions.

Graduates have also found employment in a range of companies as data scientists and health data analysts, data managers, bioinformaticians, clinical data analysts, managers, consultants and computational biologists. Our graduates fill key posts in the state sector, academia and research and development and recent graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies including: