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Overview
About Biomedical Science programme at National University of Ireland, Galway
The course at National University of Ireland, 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, NUI 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.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Applied Biomedical Sciences
- Tissue Engineering
- Materials, Science and Biomaterials
- Business
- Literature Analysis and Presentation Skills in Biomedical Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
90 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedicine Biology View 15 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in IrelandAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
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).
Tuition Fee
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International
24140 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24140 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
7760 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7760 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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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