Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biotherapeutics in Glasnevin Ireland | Dublin City University
Dublin City University
|
Glasnevin Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
17,000
(c. USD19,630.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This interdisciplinary program attracts diverse candidates from various sectors involved with biomedical therapeutics, including life scientists, biopharma and biopharmaceutical professionals, biotechnology experts, diagnostics specialists, healthcare industry workers, and medical practitioners (such as general practitioners, clinicians-in-training, and specialized nurses). Graduates will be equipped to offer professional leadership, innovative solutions, and scholarly insights to numerous organizations, driving advancements in biotherapeutic development and implementation.
The curriculum begins with foundational knowledge in core areas like cell biology and cellular manipulation for therapeutic product development, covered in the Introduction to Cell Biology and Biotechnology module.
Later, students explore how biotech-produced biological drugs can be optimized for improved treatments in the Recombinant DNA Technology module.
Through the Immuno- and Onco-Therapeutics module, participants discover how precision medicine has transformed healthcare by enabling targeted treatments for conditions like cancer, inflammatory disorders, and genetic diseases.
The Introduction to Bioprocess Engineering module familiarizes students with biopharmaceutical industry practices and related processing methodologies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
- To qualify for the MSc in Biotherapeutics programme students will be expected to have a Second Class Honours degree (H2.1) or equivalent in a life science, pharmaceutical or chemistry discipline. Medical graduates must have a MB, BCh, BAO or equivalent from a recognised medical school.
- Applicants with equivalent qualifications in related areas of science and technology, or with proven and relevant industrial experience from the Healthcare/Medical/Therapeutics industry may be considered for places following interview and assessment by the programme management team, in line with standard DCU policies.
English language Requirements
- IELTS ACADEMIC - Overall score 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
- TOEFL - Overall score 580.
- CBTOEFL - Overall score 237.
- TOEFL iBT - Overall score 92.
- English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) - C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) - Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 63 with a minimum of 59 in all components.
- Duolingo - Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.
Tuition
EUR
17,000