Overview

Throughout this Diagnostics and Precision Medicine degree programme offered at Dublin City University you’ll study how diagnostics and therapeutics are revolutionising healthcare and medicine, as well as broaden your knowledge of new treatments like tailored cell-based therapies and gene modulation technologies

Key Facts

You’ll also learn how to build your critical and data analysis skills, as well as hone your academic writing skills.

Get set for a cutting-edge career

The blended-learning programme is a mix of face-to-face teaching and online modules, combined with hands-on experience in a research lab. This flexible approach means you can study wherever you are, whenever suits you.

Once you complete the course, you’ll be sought after for roles in biopharmaceutical and diagnostics industries, life science and clinical trial companies, as well as academic research centres.

Careers

Graduates will find employment in industry, clinical, healthcare and academic environments. This includes the diagnostics and biopharmaceutical industries, life science and clinical trials companies, as well as academic research centres.

In addition, our graduates have also gone on to pursue further research (e.g. a PhD) as well as gaining entry to Graduate Medicine programmes.

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Programme Structure

Course include:

Fundamental and Applied Immunology

Applied Biostatistics

Recombinant DNA Technology

Molecular Diagnostics

Precision Medicine

Professional Skills for Scientists

Cell Biology and Biotechnology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Medicine Pathology

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A primary degree that equates to an NFQ Level 8 Second-Class Honours, Grade 1 Award (H2.1) in a Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Medical or Chemical discipline.
In addition, candidates who hold a primary degree (NFQ Level 8), with a Second-Class Honours, Grade 2 Award (H2.2) in one of the relevant degrees and with industrial experience will be considered.
International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Dublin City University and/or in Ireland, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23000 EUR / year

≈ 23000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8500 EUR / year

≈ 8500 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU Status Fee - Modular 5 Credit Module €480/Dissertation (30 credits) €2,880
Non EU Fee,5 Credit Module €1000 /Dissertation (30 credits) €5,940

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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

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