About Msc In Diagnostics And Precision Medicine in Dublin City University

Programme

The programme has been designed with flexibility in mind by enabling students to:

• Access course material at a time and a place that is convenient to them;
• Register Full-time or Part-time (Part-time students must complete all modules within a maximum period of four years);
• Tailor their education and training by offering exit routes at MSc (90 ECTS credits), Diploma (60 ECTS credits) and Certificate (30 ECTS credits).

 
The programme is delivered through blended learning which is comprised of:

• Online (recorded) lectures;
• Face-to- face tutorials at DCU (tutorials will also be recorded for those who would like to attend remotely);
• A 12-week research project (May – July).

In addition, several modules on the programme will be delivered by our partners at Arizona State University as part of the International School
of Biomedical Diagnostics.  Assessment is through continuous assessment and primarily consists of submission of online assignments throughout the year. Formal written examinations are not used for assessment of student learning.

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.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Typically, you need a First Class Bachelor’s degree from a recognised top ranked university and/or affiliated colleges with a minimum of 60% average across all semesters. Students who have studied at a lower tiered institution may be considered with an overall average mark of 65% or above.  

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS for Postgraduate Taught Programmes: Overall score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one skill.  Additionally DCUBS require 6.5 in Speaking and Writing.
• TOEFL: Total Score of 92. DCU Business School additionally requires all section scores 21 or above.
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 63, with no section score below 59

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Dublin City University Average Tution fees And Other Expenses

Foreign students who wish to enrol at Dublin City University must be aware of the associated costs in order to budget appropriately and apply for scholarships when needed. The tuition costs for well-known programmes and other expenses related to studying in Ireland are covered below.

Tuition Fee for Dublin City University

Here are the details of the UG and PG fees for international students planning to study at any of the following faculties. 

Dublin City University Cost of Living

The cost of living here includes monthly expenses an international student would require to study at Dublin City University: