Programme Objectives

The primary objective of this programme is to provide students with the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to pursue a successful career in biomedical science.  The course is designed for those who wish to follow careers as Biomedical Scientists in research, the Health Service or in the wider context of biomedical science (including Medical Technologies, Bio-pharmaceutical and other Healthcare industries). Using state of the art technologies and a range of skills from scientific, engineering and clinical disciplines to understand and investigate questions originating in biology and medicine. You will be introduced to science and engineering disciplines you will not have covered in your undergraduate studies. You will have access to some of Ireland’s leading researchers in this area. A major objective of the course is to introduce students to an interdisciplinary approach to Biomedical Science, which utilises technologies and skills from a wide spectrum of scientific, engineering and clinical disciplines.

 Key Features of this programme:

•  NUI Galway is located in Galway City, which is one of the top 5 global hubs for Biomedical Science and Technology.
• Eight of the world's top ten medtech companies are based in Galway, creating excellent employment opportunities for our graduates in medical device and pharmaceutical industries, laboratory services, and academic research settings
• Clear, concise understanding of the underpinning principles and practical skills of the Biomedical field. Using state of the art technologies and a range of skills from scientific, engineering and clinical disciplines to understand and investigate questions originating in biology and medicine. You will be introduced to Biomedical science and engineering disciplines and will have access to some of Ireland’s leading researchers in this area.