Overview

Join the Neuropharmacology programme at University of Galway .

Attempting to find new drug treatments central nervous system (CNS) diseases is a major global priority. This requires a collaboration between pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and academic institutions. It involves:

The identification of drug targets in the CNS disease state of interest

Discovery and preclinical profiling of substances acting on this drug target

The clinical evaluation for efficacy and safety.

Career Opportunities

The majority of graduates of the programme have entered the workforce either in technical or research roles within hospitals, universities or companies, mostly in Ireland. In addition, approximately one-third have embarked on PhD research following graduation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neuroscience

Central Neurotransmission

Applied Concepts in Pharmacology

Experimental Methods in Pharmacology

Experimental Neuropharmacology

Current Topics in Neuropharmacology

Neuropharmacology & Therapeutics

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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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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Galway, Ireland

Disciplines

Neuroscience View 9 other Masters in Neuroscience in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful students will normally hold at least a Second Class Honours Level 8 degree from any of a range of undergraduate disciplines, from Chemistry to Life Science subjects to Psychology. Students are also considered who have a Level 7 degree and three years’ relevant work experience. IELTS score of 6.5 (with not less than 5.5 in any one component).

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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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.

Student levy €140

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

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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EU/EEA

Living costs for Galway

Funding

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