MSc (Regenerative Medicine)
College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences
Course overview
Based at NUI Galway, this 12-month programme aims to provide graduates in the life sciences, nursing or medicine with an understanding of Regenerative Medicine and to equip them with the skills necessary for a career in this emerging discipline. This course will integrate information, technologies and skills from biological sciences, engineering, legal and ethical disciplines. Modules will address the science behind Regenerative medicine, its application to human disease and its importance to modern society.
Special Features
As part of this MSc course, students will undertake a summer-long, laboratory-based research project. In previous years these projects have been based at NUI Galway, Galway University Hospital, and in research groups based in Dublin and Maynooth. Th e MSc is administered by the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), a world-class biomedical research institute is recognised as Ireland’s primary centre for stem cell and gene therapy research, and a world leader in the field of regenerative medicine. REMEDI’s main focus is to use cells and genes to regenerate healthy tissues that can be used to repair or replace other tissues and organs with a minimally invasive approach.
Key facts
Entry requirements
Successful applicants will have at least a Second Class Honours degree in an appropriate biological science, life science, medicine or nursing. Students who have a degree without Honours in a related area and have three or more years of practical experience in the subject area will also be eligible to apply.
Duration:
1 year, full-time
Next start date: September 2013
ECTS weighting: 90
Average intake: 15 to 18
Closing date: Please see the offer round dates for further information.
Course outline
The first two semesters will consist of taught courses to train students in the scientific principles of stem cells, gene therapy, biomaterials, tissue engineering, immunology, and pharmacology. In addition there will be extensive training on the regulatory issues involved in translating a research observation to an approved and licensed regenerative treatment for patients. Training in scientific concepts and techniques important to biomedical research will occur in the second semester via a series of laboratory-based practicals. Training in scientific writing and data presentation will occur in the Introduction to Biomedical Research module.
After the end of the second semester students will embark on individual thesis research projects for the remainder of the course. Previously these research projects have been based at NUI Galway, Galway University Hospital, NUI Maynooth, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and Athlone Institute of Technology.
Applications and selections
Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.
Selection is based on the candidate's academic record at undergraduate level and their aptitude for the programme.
Find out more
T +353 91 495 268
E graduatehealth@nuigalway.ie
www.remedi.ie/training/taught-msc-regenerative-medicine
http://ncbes.nuigalway.ie/msc-regenerativemedicine.aspx
PAC code
GYM00
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €6,815
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,750
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