Overview

The Biotechnology programme at University of Galway is suitable for applicants who have a primary degree in Biological Sciences and wish to develop a career in a sector of high employment.

Careers

A wide range of career options exist for graduates of this programme, such as employment in pharmaceutical industries, diagnostic services and academic research. Furthermore, this programme is a springboard to PhD research opportunities.

Our recent graduates have found employment with Abbott, Allergan, ICON Clinical Research, Norbrook Laboratories, Regeneron and Pfizer. They are pursuing careers in manufacturing, quality assurance, product development and research, as well as in the broader sectors of sales, marketing and regulatory affairs.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Frontiers in Biotechnology

Business

Concepts in Pharmacology

Protein Technology

Diagnostic Biotechnology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00

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Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, you are advised to apply as early as possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Galway, Ireland

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 21 other Masters in Biotechnology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Second Class Honours Level 8 primary degree in a related subject area or hold a primary degree in a related area (which is acceptable to the college) without honours and have three years’ relevant practical experience in the subject area.
IELTS score of 6.5 is required, with no less than 6.5 in Writing and no less than 6.0 in any other band).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28000 EUR / year

≈ 28000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

8750 EUR / year

≈ 8750 EUR / year

Additional Details

Student Levy €140

Living costs

Galway

Ireland

800 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Galway

Funding

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