Overview

The Personalised Medicine programme at Ulster University provides students with the advanced skills required to revolutionise patient care through data-driven clinical decisions. By integrating molecular biology with bioinformatics, the curriculum prepares graduates to lead in the rapidly evolving field of stratified medicine. This comprehensive course ensures that students understand the complexities of individualised therapeutic strategies.

Students benefit from a multidisciplinary environment where healthcare meets technology. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between laboratory research and clinical application, ensuring that medical interventions are more precise and effective.

Why Personalised Medicine at Ulster University?

This course will give you an in-depth understanding of disease systems, molecular pharmacology, genetic/proteomic biomarker discovery and validation, bioinformatics and data analytics applied to large patient and ‘omic’ datasets ('big data').

You will exit this course with a highly sought-after combination of expertise in biomedicine, bioinformatics and data analytics and will be well-equipped to become part of a rapidly expanding workforce on the cutting edge of scientific and medical progress. You will be well positioned for a career in research, the health service, and the pharmaceutical and diagnostics industries.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 23745 per year
• National fee: GBP 9652 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on the integration of clinical science and computational analysis. Modules may include:

• Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Clinical Decision Making
• Pharmacogenetics
• Molecular Pathology
• Biostatistics
• Translational Medicine
• Research Project

Careers with Personalised Medicine

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped for diverse roles within the global healthcare and life sciences industries. Many find success as clinical bioinformaticians, genomic data analysts, or research scientists within pharmaceutical companies. The skills acquired are also highly relevant for positions in diagnostic laboratories and governmental health organisations.

Beyond technical roles, the degree supports career progression in clinical trial management and healthcare consultancy. Graduates contribute to the development of companion diagnostics and the implementation of precision medicine initiatives in hospital settings. The programme provides a strong foundation for those wishing to pursue further doctoral research in biomedical or health sciences.