Overview

The Entrepreneurship of Smart Medicines M.Sc. at Trinity College Dublin is a pioneering postgraduate programme designed to merge the complex worlds of biological sciences and business commercialisation. This intensive course provides a shared language for those from non-biology backgrounds to understand drug discovery, while simultaneously equipping scientists with vital entrepreneurial and leadership expertise.

Why Entrepreneurship of Smart Medicines at Trinity College Dublin?

As the first programme of its kind at the university, this course offers a unique interdisciplinary environment that fosters innovation in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. The curriculum is delivered through a flexible blend of online distance learning and intensive on-campus bootcamps, making it accessible for professionals with external commitments. Students benefit from Trinity's reputation as a leading centre for innovation and enterprise, gaining insights into the entire lifecycle of medicine development from laboratory research to market entry.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: EUR 25540 per year
European fee: EUR 12170 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum consists of 90 ECTS, including twelve taught modules and a substantial research project. Modules may include:

Biology for the Entrepreneur
Scientific Transformation of an Entrepreneur
Disease Indications & the Market
Drug Development
Biopharmaceuticals
Clinical Development
Licensing, Mergers & Valuations
Startups
IP and Leadership

Careers with Entrepreneurship of Smart Medicines

Graduates are prepared for high-impact roles that require a dual understanding of science and commerce. The programme upskills "biologist-to-business" and "business-to-biologist" professionals, opening doors to diverse career paths in the global biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Potential career destinations include roles in drug development, venture consultancy, pharmaceutical management, and business sector specialisms focused on medical innovation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology for the Entrepreneur

Scientific Transformation of an Entrepreneur

Disease Indications & the Market

Drug Development - Large Pharma

Drug Development - Innovators and Disruptors
Clinical Development: Regulators and Manufacturers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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69

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants will be expected to have an Honours Bachelor's degree at 2.1 (or above) in Science (such as cell biology, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology), Health Sciences (such as medicine, nursing, allied health) or Business (including entrepreneurship, innovation, venture capital). Applicants with other primary degrees will also be considered.
Other applicants without a primary degree may be considered by the Dean of Graduate Studies in exceptional circumstanced based on workplace experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25540 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

12170 EUR / year

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Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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Funding

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