Program Overview

Molecular Medicine (M.Sc.)

The Molecular Medicine programme was established in 1997 and is delivered by more than 80 research experts, including academic scientists, clinicians, and healthcare professionals from Trinity and its associated teaching hospitals, as well as many external experts.

Overview

The programme aims to provide candidates with a cutting-edge overview of the field of molecular medicine. It covers broad theoretical knowledge of topics such as cellular signaling, genetics, oncology, and immunology in human health and disease. Specialist topics are also covered, including the molecular basis of human diseases, the role of infectious agents in disease, advanced diagnostics and therapeutics, nano-medicine, and medicinal chemistry.

Is This Course For Me?

This course is designed for students with a primary degree in Biology, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and other related scientific disciplines.

Career Opportunities

Course graduates have gone on to careers in the life sciences industry, research, academia, and medicine.

Course Structure

The Masters programme is made up of taught modules worth 55 ECTS, a Research Skills module worth 15 ECTS, and a Research Project worth 30 ECTS. Our lecturers are predominantly research-active or clinical scientists who lecture in their areas of expertise, and the course content is constantly reviewed and updated.

Course Content

The M.Sc. in Molecular Medicine aims to provide candidates with a cutting-edge overview of the field of molecular medicine and provides taught modules on a range of subjects. The course is divided into 11 modules, from which students select nine modules, allowing the student to tailor the programme to their individual needs. Modules include:

• Cellular Biology & Cell Signalling Mechanisms
• Introduction to Genetics and Development
• Molecular Oncology
• Human Genetics
• Molecular and Cellular Immunology
• Infectious Agents, Biology & Clinical Implications
• Molecular Mechanisms of Human Disease I & II
• Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics
• Precision and Translational Nanomedicine

The Research Skills module is mandatory and comprises two separate week-long practical classes in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Bioinformatics, Ethics, Statistics, a review of the literature, and Seminars on research methodology.

The Research Project forms a major component of the course and takes place over three months full-time in the laboratory on a novel piece of research.

Course Details

Awards

• NFQ Level 9

Number of Places

• 20-25 Places

Next Intake

• September 2025

Course Coordinator

• Professor Aideen Long/Assistant Professor Henry Windle/Professor Yuri Volkov/Assistant Professor Shigeki Nakagome/Assistant Professor Adriele Prina Mello/Assistant Professor Patrick Walsh

Course Director

• Professor Ross McManus

Closing Date

• 28th June 2025

Admission Requirements

Applicants should hold the minimum of an upper second-class (2.1) Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a biological science subject; a clinical science such as medicine, dentistry, or veterinary; a pharmaceutical science such as pharmacy; or another science-related area. Other appropriate professional or industrial experience will be taken into account. Candidates may be interviewed to assess their suitability at the discretion of the course coordinators.

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Fees

For a full list of postgraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section.

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