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STEM & Life Science Courses › MSc Biotherapeutics
General Pharma & Life Science

MSc Biotherapeutics

University College Dublin Graduate Taught Full Time

Career prospects

Prospective employers include Novartis, GSK, Eli Lilly and Co., Johnson & Johnson Ltd., Pfizer, Janssen Biologics, AstraZeneca, MSD, Bristol Myers Squibb, Abbott and Sanofi.

Entry requirements

Upper Second Class Honours Degree, or international equivalent, in a biological or chemical science. This includes a BSc in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry or an equivalent qualification. Graduates with equivalent qualifications in related areas of science and technology or with proven relevant industrial experience may be considered for places.

Where this leads
General Pharma & Life Science

Broad life-science foundations spanning several of the above areas.

Graduate entry roles: €30,000 – €38,000 across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Design Assurance tracks
Source: Life Science Recruitment 2026; CSO Earnings & Labour Costs Q1 2026
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Course facts

LevelGraduate Taught
Duration1 Year
FeeEU: € 13065 NonEU: € 29500
LocationDublin
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