Molecular and Analytical Biosciences - MSc Programme content
Advance your career in molecular bioscience and contribute to pioneering progress with UL’s Master of Science in Molecular and Analytical Biosciences.
Key information
EU fees per year
€8,500
Non-EU fees per year
€21,500
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration
One year
Attendance
Full-time
Programme type
Taught
Start date
September
Award
Masters (MSc)
Key information
- Complete full-time in one year
- Delivered on campus
- Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters
- Submit project at the end of the summer semester
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, tutorials, and hands-on activities
- Reflective practice and guided research
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers
Programme content
Core modules
- Advanced Cell Biology (BY6011) discusses and interprets the structural and functional characteristics of eukaryotic cells.
- Biopharmaceuticals: From Concept to Product (BY6001) describes the pathway taken from the identification of a drug target to a potential new therapy.
- Advanced Biophysical Characterisation Techniques (BY6032) develops a fundamental understanding of how modern biochemical and biophysical characterization techniques work.
- Predictive Biomolecular Modelling Tools (PH6021) introduces the computational physics, chemistry and biology underpinning the latest breakthroughs in disease treatment and regenerative medicine.
- Analytical Techniques in Biosciences (BY6031) equips students with advanced laboratory skills.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Cancer and Precision Medicine (BY6004) enables students to understand the key concepts and ideas underpinning Precision medicine in oncology.
- Neurological and Inflammatory Diseases (BY6014) identifies the fundamental principles underpinning translational research and therapeutic approaches for neurological and inflammatory diseases.
- Nutraceuticals and Disease (BY6002) provides an in-depth understanding of the aetiology for the need for nutraceuticals.
- Advanced Analytical Techniques in Biosciences (BY6032) fosters critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and precision in experimental work.
- Regulatory Affairs in Biopharma (CH6012) introduces the fundamentals of regulatory affairs and covers international regulatory requirements.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core module
- Project (BY6005) develops independent academic research and critical thinking, lab skills, data analysis, academic writing, literature review and self-expression in a technical domain.
Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Area(s) of interest
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