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.

 

Is This Course For Me?

For Trinity Medical students who wish to pursue a career in medical or bio-medical research, the School of Medicine offers an Intercalated M.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences. This one-year intercalated taught programme is designed for students with 180 ECTS from their undergraduate medicine degree programme and graduate entry medicine students with a primary degree in a science-based discipline.

 

Career Opportunities

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.