Candidates are expected to have 2.1 honours NFQ Level 8 (or international equivalent ) in a Biology or Chemistry primary degree. This includes a degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Medicinal Chemistry or an equivalent qualification.
Graduates with equivalent qualifications in related areas of science and technology or with proven relevant industrial experience will be considered for places.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information
http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
The Biomolecular Data Analytics & AI programme is designed for science graduates who wish to move into rapidly developing areas such as translational big data analysis, informatics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, where significant career opportunities exist in the industrial and pharmaceutical sectors. This MSc is uniquely structured to support career development by producing highly skilled science graduates who can meet the growing demands of the global market. As a multidisciplinary programme, it also provides a strong foundation for pursuing advanced research towards higher degrees, as well as the technical expertise required to enter the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or food industries. The MSc programme therefore equips graduates with essential tools, along with the academic, research, and technological competencies needed to progress in both academia and industry. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.