Biomedical Science

Underpinning knowledge and practical skills to pursue a successful career in biomedical science. 



The course is designed for those who wish to follow careers as Biomedical Scientists in research, the Health Service or in the wider context of biomedical science (including Medical Technologies, Bio-pharmaceutical and other Healthcare industries). Using state of the art technologies and a range of skills from scientific, engineering and clinical disciplines to understand and investigate questions originating in biology and medicine. You will be introduced to science and engineering disciplines you will not have covered in your undergraduate studies. You will have access to some of Ireland’s leading researchers in this area.



The MSc in Biomedical science (90 ECTS) is a full-time Level 9 programme course, normally extending over a 12-month period from September to August. The MSc is intended to introduce students to science and engineering disciplines they would not have covered in their undergraduate studies.



The course is designed for those who wish to follow careers as Biomedical Scientists in research, the Health Service or in the wider context of biomedical science including Medical Technologies, Bio-pharmaceutical and other Healthcare industries.



Using state-of-the-art technologies and a range of skills from scientific, engineering and clinical disciplines to understand and investigate questions originating in biology and medicine.



You will be introduced to science and engineering disciplines you will not have covered in your undergraduate studies. You will have access to some of Ireland’s leading researchers in this area.



A major objective of the course is to introduce students to an interdisciplinary approach to Biomedical Science, which utilises technologies and skills from a wide spectrum of scientific, engineering and clinical disciplines. 

Year 1 (90 Credits)

Optional AN230: Human Body Structure - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional SI317: Human Body Function - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Optional PM208: Fundamental Concepts in Pharmacology - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional PH339: Radiation and Medical Physics - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional BI5107: Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional BES556: Research & Minor Thesis - 30 Credits - Semester 1

Optional BES5121: Healthcare Technologies and Operations Innovations - 15 Credits - Semester 1

Optional BI5110: Cancer Biology - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional PM209: Applied Concepts in Pharmacology - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Required BES5119: Science Communication - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Required BES5107: Applied Biomedical Sciences - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Required BME405: Tissue Engineering - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Required MG529: Introduction To Business - 10 Credits - Semester 1

Optional BG5104: Protein Technology - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional BME502: Advanced Tissue Engineering - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional BES5120: Healthcare Regulatory Affairs & Operational Excellence - 15 Credits - Semester 2

Optional MA3103: Introduction to Bioinformatics - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Required PH5124: Materials Science & Biomaterials - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Required BES5104: Regulatory Compliance in Healthcare Manufacturing - 10 Credits - Semester 2

Required BES554: Molecular Medicine - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours Level 8 primary degree in a related subject area or hold a primary degree in a related area (which is acceptable to the college) without honours and have three years’ relevant practical experience in the subject area.



IELTS score of 6.5 is required, with no less than 6.5 in Writing and no less than 6.0 in any other band).

1 year, full-time (MSC-MBC)

2 years, full-time with industry placement (MSC-MV4)

Next start date: September 2026

With a focus on real-world application, industry-relevant modules, and opportunities for placements, this degree prepares you for a wide range of exciting careers in biomedical science.



Industry-Relevant Modules like Tissue Engineering and Applied Biomedical Sciences will give you the skills employers are looking for in today's economy.



Graduates have gone on to further research at PhD level and have also found employment with a range of companies, including Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Regeneron, Abbott, Allergan, and Pfizer, and many Medtech, and Pharma/Biopharma Healthcare industries.