Advanced Therapeutic Technologies

Why Advanced Therapeutic Technologies at RCSI Dublin?

Do you love biology and health sciences? Are you interested in technology and maths? Would you like to research and develop the latest medicines, treatments and health technologies and work in the thriving (bio)pharma industry in Ireland. If so, RCSI’s BSc Advanced Therapeutic Technologies is the course for you.

The BSc in Advanced Therapeutic Technologies is at the forefront of science degrees in Ireland. It is a broad, diverse and innovative programme that introduces students to the (bio)pharma eco system and biomedical science. This four-year science degree was designed in collaboration with national and multinational biopharma companies who provided their industry expertise to support the design of a curriculum that would address critical skills gaps.

During your studies, you will learn about each step of the drug lifecycle process, adding in advanced therapeutics and technologies, the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in disease diagnosis, treatment and surgery, biomedical science, data analytics and the new discipline of precision medicine that personalises treatment for patients based on molecular features of their disease and background. You will carry out research with RCSI faculty involved in cutting-edge discoveries in areas such as cancer, immunology, tissue engineering, genetics, cellular biology, data analytics and biomedical science.

As healthcare moves towards an individualised approach to treatment, the demand for workplace-ready graduates is constantly growing; this new science degree ensures that graduates are ideally qualified to fulfil these roles in the biopharma and associated industries.

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What makes this science degree different?

• You will gain extensive scientific and biomedical science knowledge in both the traditional sciences and the latest advancements in medicines, diagnostics, treatments and technologies.
• You will ‘learn and do' with focus on hands-on practical laboratory and data analysis skills using both wet and dry lab experiments as well as NIBRT* bio pharma training.
• You will complete an eight-month work placement and gain the critical power skills in demand by employers.
• You will develop your power skills: communication, collaboration, project management and team work so you enter the workplace equipped with the skills and attributes that graduate employers identify as key to career success.

*The National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) – a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing training and research.

IELTS

Teaching in RCSI is through the medium of English. As a consequence, all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of English language competence. Applicants whose first language is not English must present a minimum overall average IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual band (reading, writing, listening and speaking) lower than 6.0. IELTS Certificates must be less than two years old at the time of admission. Equivalent scores in TOEFL are also acceptable.

Applicants presenting programmes that are delivered entirely through English (e.g. International Baccalaureate or A Levels) are not required to supply an IELTS certificate as part of their initial application. Please note that applicants presenting A Levels must hold a GCSE English grade 4 / C or above to meet RCSI's English language requirement.

Your future

This innovative future-focused programme has been developed in collaboration with industry experts to address knowledge and skills gaps in pharmaceutical and (bio) pharmaceutical industries.

BScATT graduates are well qualified to apply for a range of exciting roles in the pharmaceutical industry and related sectors in areas such as clinical trial design, management and analysis, biomanufacturing, data analytics, regulatory affairs, quality assurance and compliance, scientific research in Iidustry or academia and connected health. In addition to careers in pharma and related industries, as an ATT graduate you will have the skills and attributes to make you highly employable in management consultancy, data analytics and venture capital firms.

Hear from Dr Ben Ryan, Programme Director of the BSc in Advanced Therapeutic Technologies, and find out more about your future after completing this programme:

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