Program Overview

Biomolecular Science - MSc (Online)

Course Overview

The University of Limerick's online Master of Science in Biomolecular Science prepares students for a wide range of career options in the Life Sciences, medical/healthcare sciences, and Biotechnology sectors, with advanced knowledge in molecular and cell biology.

Course Details

• Course Code(s): MSBIOMTFAD/MSBIOMTPAD
• Available: Part-Time, Full-Time
• Intake: Autumn/Fall
• Course Start Date: September
• Duration: 1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time
• Award: Masters (MSc)
• Qualification: NFQ Level 9 Major Award
• Faculty: Science and Engineering
• Course Type: Taught, Professional/Flexible, Online

Brief Description

The programme's core modules cover areas such as advanced cell and molecular biology, biopharmaceuticals, cancer mechanisms and precision medicine, neurological and inflammatory diseases, and predictive biomolecular modelling tools. The programme also enables students to develop skills in data analytics, regulatory affairs, and biophysics.

Programme Content

Full-time

• Autumn Semester:
  • Advanced Cell Biology (BY6011)
  • Biopharmaceuticals: From Concept to Product (BY6001)
  • Advanced Biophysical Characterisation Techniques (PH6051)
  • Predictive Biomolecular Modelling Tools (PH6021)
  • Experimental Design and Research Methodology (PH6011)
• Spring Semester:
  • Cancer and Precision Medicine (BY6004)
  • Neurological and Inflammatory Diseases (BY6014)
  • Nutraceuticals and Disease (BY6002)
  • Scientific Communication & Literature Review (PH6032)
  • Regulatory Affairs in Biopharma
• Summer Semester:
  • Research Project (BY6005)

Part-time Year 1

• Autumn Semester:
  • Advanced Cell Biology (BY6011)
  • Advanced Biophysical Characterisation Techniques (PH6051)
• Spring Semester:
  • Nutraceuticals and Disease (BY6002)
  • Scientific Communication & Literature Review (PH6032)
  • Regulatory Affairs in Biopharma

Part-time Year 2

• Autumn Semester:
  • Biopharmaceuticals: From Concept to Product (BY6001)
  • Predictive Biomolecular Modelling Tools (PH6021)
  • Experimental Design and Research Methodology (PH6011)
• Spring Semester:
  • Cancer and Precision Medicine (BY6004)
  • Neurological and Inflammatory Diseases (BY6014)
• Summer Semester:
  • Research Project (BY6005)

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant branch of science or engineering.
• Other Entry Considerations: We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.
• International students: For details on country-specific qualifications, visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students.

Fees

• EU Full-Time: €7,200, Part-Time: €4,900 per annum
• Non-EU Full-Time: €19,500, Part-Time: €12,100 per annum
• Year 2 fees are subject to change.

Graduate Profile

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:

• Cell biology
• Microbiology
• Molecular biology
• Immunology
• Diagnostics
• Basic research
• BioPharma
• Regulatory affairs
• Quality assurance/control
• Scientific editing/writing
• Lab technician