Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences - Technologies & Analytics in Precision Medicine

As a biological data scientist, you'll work in the precision medicine field, which personalises treatments for patients using genetic profiling and improves diagnosis for different diseases.

To be eligible for this Precision Medicine MSc, you should have successfully completed an undergraduate healthcare (pharmacy or medicine) degree or a primary degree programme (minimum of a 2.1 honours or equivalent) in a biological, chemical or mathematical/statistical science (including computer science). In addition, if you hold a primary degree, with a second-class grade (H2.2) in a biological, chemical or mathematical/statistical science (including computer science) and with industrial experience you will be considered. Suitable applicants will be invited to attend a short online interview prior to any offer of a place on the programme. This interview is to determine your suitability and motivation for undertaking the programme, and to provide you with an opportunity to ask questions about the course. If you successfully secure a place on the programme you can apply for a student visa. RCSI can provide a visa letter to support an application for a student visa. Please note You must liaise with immigration services independently to secure your own visa and ensure you undertake this in a timely manner, so your visa is secured for commencement of the programme. English language requirement exceptions If English is not your native language, an English language qualification is required. English language qualifications include a minimum overall score of 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), as per RCSI requirements. More information about English language requirements for Postgraduate study at RCSI is available at https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/postgraduate/policies-and-guidelines/english-language-requirements