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Biotech & Biopharma Science

MSc (Biomedical Science)

University of Galway On Campus

Career prospects

Graduates are well-placed to avail of employment opportunities with a wide range of multi-national and indigenous medical technologies organisations.

Entry requirements

The MSc in Biomedical science (90 ECTS) is a full-time Level 9 programme course, normally extending over a 12-month period from September to August. The MSc is intended to introduce students to science and engineering disciplines they would not have covered in their undergraduate studies. 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.

Where this leads
Biotech & Biopharma Science

The science behind biologics — cell/molecular biology, genetics, immunology and microbiology.

€30,000–€45,000 (QC Analyst) → €45,000–€60,000 (Microbiologist) → €75,000–€90,000 (QC Manager)
Source: Life Science Recruitment 2026
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Course facts

Duration1 year, full-time | 2 years, full-time with industry placement
LocationGalway
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