Life & Biomedical SciencesPostgraduate · Life & Biomedical Sciences · 📍 Dublin, Ireland
MSc Biomedical Science
- Duration
- 1 year Full-time
- Next intake
- September 2027
- Indicative annual fee
- €31,000 / year
Course overview
UCD's biomedical programmes sit alongside one of Europe's densest clusters of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing — most of the world's largest pharma companies have Irish operations.
The degree is laboratory-heavy and finishes with a research project, which is what employers and PhD admissions committees look for first.
Key modules
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Immunology and Infection
- Human Physiology and Disease
- Biostatistics and Experimental Design
- Laboratory Techniques
- Research Project
Entry requirements
Academic
A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline — typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in biomedical science, biology, biochemistry or a related life science
English language
- IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 90 overall
- PTE Academic: 63 overall
Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route, we advise on those free of charge.
Intakes
Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.
- 🗓️ September 2027
Career prospects
Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in Ireland.
- Biomedical Scientist
- Clinical Trials Associate
- Research Assistant
- Quality Control Analyst
- Regulatory Affairs Officer
Post-study work in Ireland: Up to 24 months (master's). Read the Ireland student visa guide.
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MSc Biomedical Science: your questions, answered
What are the entry requirements for MSc Biomedical Science at University College Dublin?
A good bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline — typically a UK 2:1, a CGPA around 3.0/4.0, or an Indian first class in biomedical science, biology, biochemistry or a related life science English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall; PTE Academic 63 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements free of charge.
How much does MSc Biomedical Science cost?
Indicative tuition is €31,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is completely free.
When can I start MSc Biomedical Science?
This course has intakes in September 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.
Is the university placement service really free?
Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated free placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.
Do I need my final results before I apply?
No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.