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Welcome
PICTURE OF MARY AND TERRY
Terry Smith (NUI Galway, Course Director) and Mary Ní Fhlathartaigh (NUI Galway, Course Coordinator).
We would like to welcome you to the Masters in Biomedical Science. NUI Galway has established a national and international reputation in the field of Biomedical Science.
As a Biomedical Science student you will benefit from access to some of Ireland’s leading researchers in this area, and from the University’s location within one of the top five global hubs for biomedial science and technology. These leading researchers and experts will bring their expertise from the laboratory into the lecture theatre to share real knowledge of research in action. They make a significant contribution, not just to the advancement of knowledge in biomedicine, but in developing therapeutic treatments for patients.
The programme complements and builds on existing undergraduate courses in Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, Biomedical Engineering at NUI Galway, as well as other onours degrees in the various Science disciplines.
Why Choose this course?
Located in the heart of Ireland’s biomedical device industry cluster, NUI Galway offers excellent career opportunities for biomedical science graduates. A wide variety of career opportunities exists for graduates of this programme. These include research and development in medical devices or pharmaceuticals in an industrial or academic setting, medical device sales, work in hospital laboratories and further postgraduate studies.
Furthermore, this programme is a springboard to PhD research opportunities. Our recent graduates have found employment with Boston Scientific, Regeneron, Abbott, Allergan, and Pfizer.
PIC OF MARK
Mark Gleeson receiving his MSc Research Symposium trophy from Prof Vincent O’Flaherty Head of School of Natural Sciences. Mr conducted his MSc Biomedical Science research project in Boston Scientific in 2015. Following completion of the MSc Biomedical Science programme has gained employment in Boston Scientific.
Why Choose this course?
Located in the heart of Ireland’s biomedical device industry cluster, NUI Galway offers excellent career opportunities for biomedical science graduates. A wide variety of career opportunities exists for graduates of this programme. These include research and development in medical devices or pharmaceuticals in an industrial or academic setting, medical device sales, work in hospital laboratories and further postgraduate studies.
Furthermore, this programme is a springboard to PhD research opportunities. Our recent graduates have found employment with Boston Scientific, Regeneron, Abbott, Allergan, and Pfizer.
PIC OF MARK
Mark Gleeson receiving his MSc Research Symposium trophy from Prof Vincent O’Flaherty Head of School of Natural Sciences. Mr conducted his MSc Biomedical Science research project in Boston Scientific in 2015. Following completion of the MSc Biomedical Science programme has gained employment in Boston Scientific.
