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

    Trinity College Dublin
    Trinity College Dublin
    Ireland
    Ireland, Dublin
    University Rank:#87
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    EUR 23,662 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

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

    About

    Course Overview

    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.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission is restricted to undergraduate students in Year 3 (and occasionally Year 4) in Trinity's School of Medicine. 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 Master's will also be conferred then.

    The course is coordinated through the Department of Clinical Medicine, Trinity, St James's Hospital Dublin. All references provided must be from Trinity academics.

    Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting, you can learn more here.

    English Language Requirements

    All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page here.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    English Program Requirements

    Applicants for the Trinity International Foundation Programme require IELTS 5.0 overall, with 5.0 in Writing and no band below 4.5.

    Applicants for all Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes must present one of the following English language qualifications.

    QUALIFICATIONSREQUIREMENTS
    1Irish Leaving CertificateA grade D3 or better in Ordinary Level English
    2GCSEA grade C or better in English Language
    3European BaccalaureateEnglish: 6 in your 1st language, or in 1st or 2nd Foreign Language
    4French BaccalaureateStudents presenting the OIB or International Option of the French Baccalaureate may satisfy the English language requirement by achieving a minimum of 12 (where the coefficient is greater than 5) in English Language and Literature. In cases where the coefficient is less than 5, a minimum result of 14 will be required.
    5International BaccalaureateEnglish A1, A2 or B: 5 at Higher Level (4 at Standard Level if presenting IB through English)
    6US High School CurriculumA grade C in English taken in final year
    7TOEFL

    Paper based 570 (with a TWE score of 4.5) / Computer based 233 (with a score of 4.5 in essay) / Internet based 90 (with a written score of 21)

    PG: 88 internet-based, 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based

    8University of Cambridge

    180+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 175 in each skill and use of English i.e., Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2), Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)

    PG: Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) 

    9IELTS

    (Academic version) 6.5 (no individual band below 6). For Dental courses: IELTS (academic version) 7 (no individual band below 7) For Clinical speech and language studies: IELTS (academic version) 7 (no individual band below 7)

    10Pearson Test of English(Academic) - PTE Academic: a minimum score of 63 (with no section score below 59).
    11Duolingo English TestMinimum overall score of 110/160

    Career

    Graduates for this programme have pursued medical and biomedical research as well as careers in a range of areas including international research laboratories, government agencies and the private sector.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,662 / year(s)

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

    Trinity College Dublin

    Trinity College Dublin

    Ireland

    Ireland, Dublin

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