Diagnostics and Precision Medicine

Entry requirements

• A primary degree that equates to an NFQ Level 8 Second-Class Honours, Grade 1 Award (H2.1) in a Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Medical or Chemical discipline.
  In addition, candidates who hold a primary degree (NFQ Level 8), with a Second-Class Honours, Grade 2 Award (H2.2) in one of the relevant degrees and with industrial experience will be considered.
• International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language. More information about DCU's English language requirements can be found here.

Months of entry

September

Course content

We live in a new era of medicine where innovation is transforming how we diagnose and treat patients. The first of its kind in Ireland, this course explores how revolutionary advances in science, technology and medicine are helping to accurately identify diseases and tailor treatments.

You’ll study how diagnostics and therapeutics are revolutionising healthcare and medicine, as well as broaden your knowledge of new treatments like tailored cell-based therapies and gene modulation technologies. You’ll also learn how to build your critical and data analysis skills, as well as hone your academic writing skills.

Get set for a cutting-edge career
The blended-learning programme is a mix of face-to-face teaching and online modules, combined with hands-on experience in a research lab. This flexible approach means you can study wherever you are, whenever suits you.

Once you complete the course, you’ll be sought after for roles in biopharmaceutical and diagnostics industries, life science and clinical trial companies, as well as academic research centres.