Bachelor of Science (Genetics and Genomics)

Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four additional subjects at O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint),Computer Science or Agricultural Science) and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

There is growing demand for individuals that have both an in-depth understanding of genetics and the numerical and computer skills required to investigate and interpret genomic data. This will offer our graduates opportunities in genomic and life science companies, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, forensics and clinical diagnostics, biomedical devices and therapeutics, public health and epidemiology, agricultural and environmental sectors, as well as the information technology sector.

Career Development and Employability Award

Our 3^rd Year includes the Career Development and Employability Skills module delivered by the Careers Development Centre within the University. Here students have the opportunity to reflect on their strengths, skills and career motivations. Students are helped develop a personal brand and promote self-presentation through CV, cover letter, interviews, networking and an online presence. By module end, students produce a career action plan and have their career development achievements recognised by securing the University’s Employability Award.

Study Abroad

Students have the opportunity to complete an Erasmus exchange for one semester of 3^rd Year at Uppsala University in Sweden or the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Additional opportunities to study in the United States (e.g., University of California) or in Asia (e.g., Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) are also available. At these universities, students will study a range of subjects related to Genetics and Genomics and experience student life in a different environment and culture.

Student Awards for Academic Achievement

Students have the opportunity to compete for the James Houghton Award in 3^rd Year and the Marie Greally Award in 4^th Year (sponsored by the Irish Society of Human Genetics). Both are awarded to the student with the best overall mark at the end of the year.

Summer Internships

Students have the opportunity to apply for summer research studentships (e.g., from the Health Research Board, School of Biological and Chemical Sciences) to support eight week paid internships in university-based research laboratories in the summer between 3^rd and 4^th Year. This is an excellent opportunity for students to experience a research environment and learn new skills that will be useful when completing their final year research project.

Small class size

Students will benefit from group learning in a small class size with an average intake of 25 students.

Students have the opportunity to apply to spend one semester of 3^rd Year in the United States (e.g., University of California) or in Asia (e.g., Hong Kong University of Science and Technology). At these universities, students will be able to study a range of subjects related to Genetics and Genomics as a well as experiencing student life in a different environment and culture.

EU Fees are comprised of Tuition + Student Contribution Charge + Student Levy* €140. *Payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI.  Further detail here.

For 25/26 entrants, where the course duration is greater than 1 year, there is an inflationary increase approved of 3.4% per annum for continuing years fees**.
**Excludes Full-Time EU Undergraduate fees.  These are fixed and do not change.

Dr Derek Morris
Programme Director
E: derek.morris@universityofgalway.ie
T:+353 91 494439

Dr Elaine Dunleavy
Deputy Programme Director
E: elaine.dunleavy@universityofgalway.ie
T:+353 91 404046