| Course Name |
Biomedical Science - Continuous / Flexible |
| Course Provider |
NUI Galway |
| Course Code |
81777 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
National University of Ireland |
Level 9 NFQ |
| Professional Certificate |
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National University of Ireland |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Flexible |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Qualification Letters |
MSc//PDip/Pg Cert |
| Application Date |
Apply online: nuigalway.ie/apply
CLOSING DATE:
4–8 weeks before module start date. Students may join the programme at multiple time points during the academic year. Molecular and Regenerative Medicine (end of July 2017); Pharmacology & Toxicology (end of August 2017); Product Development, Validation & Regulation (end of September 2017); Biomechanics (end of November 2017); Monitoring for Health Hazards at Work (end of January 2018); Tissue Engineering (end of January 2018). |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Up to 6 years. Distance learning option: MSc: 2 years, part-time PgCert: 1 year, part-time.
MSc (students may exit with a PgCert after accumulating 30 ECTS, or a PDip after accumulating 60 ECTS); Distance learning option: MSc: 2 years, part-time PgCert: 1 year, part-time. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum entry requirements
Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours Level 8 primary degree in a related subject area (Science, Engineering, Technology, Maths) or hold a primary four-year degree in a related area without honours (which is acceptable to college) and have three years’ relevant practical experience in the subject area. IELTS score of 6.5+ (with not less than 5.5 in any one component). |
| Number of Places |
30 |
| Comment |
3 GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
1. Students can join the programme in any academic year, registering and paying €1,000 for individual modules in a ‘select and pay-as-you-go’ fashion.
2. Lectures are normally held on a Friday afternoon and/or a Saturday morning every five weeks, which facilitates full- or part-time working and course-participation.
3. The Distance Learning version of this course won the national Postgraduate Science Course of the Year Award in 2013. |
| Course Content |
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Provision of flexible learning opportunities is a key aim of this programme., along with providing students with up-to-date information on and insights into research, addressing fundamental questions in the biomedical, clinical, tissue ...
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Provision of flexible learning opportunities is a key aim of this programme., along with providing students with up-to-date information on and insights into research, addressing fundamental questions in the biomedical, clinical, tissue regenerative, engineering, technology and pharmaceutical fields. Aimed at individuals employed in the biomedical device and pharmaceutical sectors, this course has been developed to meet the needs of working graduates who wish to upskill or change careers. Credit may be accumulated over a period of up to six years.
A full module list is available on the course website. For each module, content is delivered in one five-week block, in face-to-face lectures/ tutorials (up to nine hours per module) and via online information posted to a virtual learning environment known as Blackboard. A maximum of six modules are completed each academic year, three over a 15-week period in Semester 1 and three over a second 15-week period during Semester 2. Students must complete 12 taught modules and a research project within six years, to gain an MSc.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
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Candidates who work in the medical device, technological, pharmaceutical or health sectors may use this programme to upskill, or to gain knowledge about a new field. For example, engineers may learn about cell and molecular bio...
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Candidates who work in the medical device, technological, pharmaceutical or health sectors may use this programme to upskill, or to gain knowledge about a new field. For example, engineers may learn about cell and molecular biology, while those with a background in biology can learn about tissue engineering, biomaterials and biomechanics. This knowledge may facilitate a move, for example, from a production environment to research and development. On the other hand, knowledge of innovation and technology transfer, project management, data analysis, or product development, validation and regulation may enable a transfer from production or research to higher levels of management.
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| Further Enquiries |
Dr Una FitzGerald
T: +353 91 494 440
E: una.fitzgerald@nuigalway.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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