Program Overview

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Course Overview

The aim of this programme is to train graduates with backgrounds in the molecular life sciences in genomics relevant to medical applications. With continuing advances in the technologies that are used to sequence DNA, medical applications of genomics are becoming increasingly important. It is now possible to diagnose rare genetic diseases from genomic sequences, while sequencing of tumours has become an important means of refining therapeutic choices in cancer treatment. Graduates of this programme will gain core skills in genomics analysis and practical experience of applying these skills to biological samples and data.

Scholarships available

Find out about our Postgraduate Scholarships here.

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You may also be interested in one of our other Mathematics, Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics postgraduate programmes.

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Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System. Selection is based on the candidate's academic record at an undergraduate level and their aptitude for the course.

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Who Teaches this Course

Pilib Ó Broin, PhD

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Dr Andrew Flaus BSc, PhD. View Profile

Dr Derek Morris BSc, Ph.D

Senior Lecturer

Biochemistry

Room 106

Arts/Science Building

South Campus

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DR EVA ERZSEBET SZEGEZDI M.Sc., Ph.D. View Profile

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Students are formally assessed through a variety of both continuous assessment and end-of-semester written examinations. Continuous assessment will include written assignments, programming exercises, genomic analyses, group and individual presentations, and case studies, while assessment of the Research Project includes examination of a written thesis, as well as oral presentations, and participation in a research seminar series.