M.Sc. / P.Grad.Dip. - Biomedical Sciences (Intercalated)

Scientific knowledge and discovery are at the heart of medical advances. The Biomedical Sciences programme is designed to expose students to advanced fields of research in one of five specialist tracks: Molecular Medicine, Neuroscience, Translational Oncology, Healthcare Infection and Immunology.

Students are also exposed to original research that enhances their understanding of the molecular mechanisms of disease.

The course aims to provide the participants with an understanding of the basic biology and advanced molecular mechanisms of various disease states, knowledge of current treatment strategies for disease management and treatment, knowledge of core techniques used to answer research questions in biomedical sciences, practical laboratory skills, experience in troubleshooting, and expertise in selected methodologies to facilitate a research or research-related career.

Admission to this course is restricted to undergraduate students on year 3 (and occasionally year 4) in the School of Medicine in Trinity College Dublin. At this point, students will have qualified for a B.A. which is normally awarded when the students are conferred with their final M.B. The intercalated Masters will also be conferred at this point. The course is coordinated through the Department of Clinical Medicine, TCD, St James Hospital Dublin. When completing the TCD online Application please ensure referees are TCD academics.

• IELTS: Grade 6.5 overall
• TOEFL: 88 internet-based, 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based
• University of Cambridge: Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2), Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE Academic: a minimum score of 63 to be eligible (with no section score below 59)