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Course Overview
Biomedical Science is the study of Life Science subjects related to human health and disease. Students will learn about the structure and function of the human body from the level of organs and tissues to the molecular level, as well as how drugs are used to treat disease. You will major in one of the following biomedical science subjects: Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or Physiology.
This degree is dedicated to producing top quality graduates who have achieved academic excellence. The programme promotes small-group learning throughout the course. This informal interaction with academic staff allows students to get to know their lecturers and helps promote a range of skills such as Communication, Leadership, Teamwork and Creativity. This course also offers the unique opportunity to undertake a research project in both third and fourth year.
Students have the opportunity to apply to spend one semester of third year in the United States (e.g. University of California) or in Asia (e.g. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology).
Who Teaches this Course
School of Natural Science and the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences. Lecturers include:
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Program Outline
Course Outline
GY303 Biomedical Science
YEAR ONE
YEAR TWO
Three pathways from:
YEAR THREE
One major pathway from:
YEAR FOUR
Continue with one major pathway from:
Curriculum Information
Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).
Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.
Glossary of Terms
Credits
You must earn a defined number of credits (aka ECTS) to complete each year of your course. You do this by taking all of its required modules as well as the correct number of optional modules to obtain that year's total number of credits.
Module
An examinable portion of a subject or course, for which you attend lectures and/or tutorials and carry out assignments. E.g. Algebra and Calculus could be modules within the subject Mathematics. Each module has a unique module code eg. MA140.
Subject
Some courses allow you to choose subjects, where related modules are grouped together. Subjects have their own required number of credits, so you must take all that subject's required modules and may also need to obtain the remainder of the subject's total credits by choosing from its available optional modules.
Optional
A module you may choose to study.
Required
A module that you must study if you choose this course (or subject).
Required Core Subject
A subject you must study because it's integral to that course.
Semester
Most courses have 2 semesters (aka terms) per year, so a three-year course will have six semesters in total. For clarity, this page will refer to the first semester of year 2 as 'Semester 3'.
Year 1 (60 Credits)
RequiredBO101:
Biology- 15 Credits - Semester 1
Required
CH120:
Chemistry: Molecular Science- 15 Credits - Semester 1
Required
BM110:
Introduction to Science Communication- 5 Credits - Semester 1
Required
PH101:
Physics- 15 Credits - Semester 1
Required
BM112:
Biomedical Debates- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Required
BM111:
Introduction to Biomedical Research- 5 Credits - Semester 2
Year 2 (60 Credits)
OptionalAN2101:
Cells and Tissues- 10 Credits - Semester 3
Optional
PM208:
Fundamental Concepts in Pharmacology- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Optional
PM209:
Applied Concepts in Pharmacology- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Optional
SI206:
Introduction to Physiology and Gastrointestinal- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Optional
SI207:
Nerve and Muscle- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Required
BI208:
Protein Structure and Function- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Required
BO201:
Molecular and Cellular Biology- 5 Credits - Semester 3
Optional
AN223:
Embryology & Development- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Optional
PM210:
Molecular Pharmacology and Signalling- 10 Credits - Semester 4
Optional
BI206:
Gene Technologies and Molecular Medicine- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Optional
BI207:
Metabolism and Cell Signalling- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Optional
SI208:
Cardiovascular Physiology- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Optional
SI212:
Respiratory Physiology- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Optional
AN226:
Systems Histology- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Required
BM202:
Biomedical Seminars- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Required
BM204:
Community Knowledge Initiative programme- 5 Credits - Semester 4
Why Choose This Course?
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this program will find employment in the pharmaceutical (e.g. Allergan), diagnostics (e.g. Abbott) and medical devices (e.g. Medtronic, Boston Scientific) industries. Other graduates will go on to careers in research, academia and many areas of health sciences and health care.
Focus on research skills and communication
There is an emphasis in the BSc Biomedical Science course on developing research and communication skills. Students will have many opportunities to work in small groups to develop teamworking skills. Students will develop excellent critical thinking skills through project work and will be encouraged to be questioning scientists who will contribute to the ever-expanding knowledge about human biology which underpins our understanding of human health and disease.
About University of Galway
Founded in 1845, we've been inspiring students for 178 years. University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching.
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Students must satisfy the Garda/police vetting requirements