MSc in Technologies and Analytics in Precision Medicine

Royal College of Surgeons

Ireland, Dublin

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Royal College of Surgeons

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

MainSite

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year

Tuition Fee

EUR 25,000 / Total

Next Intake September-2026

MSc in Technologies and Analytics in Precision Medicine

About

The health sector in Ireland is facing into a new era. Integrating areas such as data science, data analysis, omics, bioinformatics, computational biology, artificial intelligence and machine-learning to create a future of ‘connected healthcare’.

This Masters of Science (MSc) course has a core focus on precision medicine and data analytics and how to analyse healthcare data.

Study across five key areas including precision medicine, genetics, data analytics, connected health, and innovation. The primary emphasis will be on precision medicine combined with connected health and data analytics. You'll learn how to enable future growth in the healthcare and the (bio) pharmaceutical industry and gain the skills you need to begin or advance your career in this exciting new field.

This biological data analytics focused course, from the RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, is delivered through:

hybrid lecture models
practical sessions
workshops/tutorials
round table discussions

The MSc also includes self-directed learning to create a better learning environment for our students and a research project module. Expert tutors teach this masters course as a full-time 12-month programme. We also offer a part-time version of this course over 24 months.

This course is a Level 9 award on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.

Check out a recent article in The Irish Times about this exciting programme.

MSc in Technologies and Analytics in Precision Medicine brochure PDF | 1240 KB

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this Precision Medicine MSc, you should have successfully completed an undergraduate healthcare (pharmacy or medicine) degree or a primary degree programme (minimum of a 2.1 honours or equivalent) in a biological, chemical or mathematical/statistical science (including computer science).

In addition, if you hold a primary degree, with a second-class grade (H2.2) in a biological, chemical or mathematical/statistical science (including computer science) and with industrial experience you will be considered.

Suitable applicants will be invited to attend a short online interview prior to any offer of a place on the programme. This interview is to determine your suitability and motivation for undertaking the programme, and to provide you with an opportunity to ask questions about the course.

If you successfully secure a place on the programme you can apply for a student visa. RCSI can provide a visa letter to support an application for a student visa.

Please note

You must liaise with immigration services independently to secure your own visa and ensure you undertake this in a timely manner, so your visa is secured for commencement of the programme.

English Program Requirements

English language requirement exceptions

If English is not your native language, an English language qualification is required. English language qualifications include a minimum overall score of 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), as per RCSI requirements.

More information about English language requirements for Postgraduate study at RCSI is available here.

Career

Learning outcomes

During this Precision Medicine MSc you will:

Develop advanced knowledge in the areas of genetics/genomics and precision medicine.
Develop core skills in innovation and leadership.
Understand how cutting-edge connected health technologies and data are improving healthcare.
Learn to program and analyse big data from healthcare settings.