Course Summary
As a biological data scientist, you'll work in the precision medicine field, which personalises treatments for patients using genetic profiling and improves diagnosis for different diseases.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
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.
You can be in full-time employment while completing the one-year full-time or the two-year part-time programme as part of the flexible and blended learning approach.
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 at https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/postgraduate/policies-and-guidelines/english-language-requirements
Application Details
How to apply
Applications for the MSc in Technologies and Analytics in Precision Medicine programme are now open for September 2026.
Application deadlines:
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and applications will close once they are filled. We advise you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Next start date: September 2026.
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Graduates of this programme will be equip to become leaders in the health and bio-pharmaceutical industries of the future. As a biological data scientist, you will be in a position to apply for numerous roles across the bio-pharmaceutical industry, healthcare, clinical, and academic environments as well as healthcare sectors, including:
Computational biologist
Bioinformatician/bioinformatics scientist
Life science consultant
Health data analyst
Connected health device developer
Clinical project statistician
Clinical trial protocol manager/designer
In addition, this course will further enhance students' academic profiles and make them highly competitive for PhD applications across national and international university/industry-based research programmes.