Overview

The Biomedical Science programme at University of Galway is designed for those who wish to follow careers as Biomedical Scientists in research, the Health Service or in the wider context of biomedical science (including Medical Technologies, Bio-pharmaceutical and other Healthcare industries). Using state of the art technologies and a range of skills from scientific, engineering and clinical disciplines to understand and investigate questions originating in biology and medicine.

You will be introduced to science and engineering disciplines you will not have covered in your undergraduate studies. You will have access to some of Ireland’s leading researchers in this area. A major objective of the course is to introduce students to an interdisciplinary approach to Biomedical Science, which utilises technologies and skills from a wide spectrum of scientific, engineering and clinical disciplines.

Careers

Located in the heart of Ireland’s biomedical device industry cluster, University of Galway offers excellent career opportunities for biomedical science graduates. A wide variety of career opportunities exists for graduates of this programme. These include research and development in medical devices or phar‌maceuticals in an industrial or academic setting, medical device sales, work in hospital laboratories and further postgraduate studies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Biomedical Science Research Project

Regulatory Affairs and Operational Excellence

Healthcare Industry Placement

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00

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More details

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and course quotas will be reviewed continuously throughout the application cycle.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science Biology View 13 other Masters in Biomedical Science in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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88

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours Level 8 primary degree in a related subject area or hold a primary degree in a related area (which is acceptable to the college) without honours and have three years’ relevant practical experience in the subject area. IELTS score of 6.5 is required, with no less than 6.5 in Writing and no less than 6.0 in any other band. Duolingo score of 110 is required (with no less than 110 in Production and 110 in Literacy with minimum of 100 in any other band).

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Tuition Fee

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International

27000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27000 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

8500 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8500 EUR per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Galway

800 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biomedical Science.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Careers

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Galway

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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