Course Summary
Our School has an expansive and dynamic research portfolio. We place emphasis on five key research areas – Metabolic Medicine (obesity, diabetic complications), Inflammation, Precision Oncology, Cellular Physiology and Clinical Research.
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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
Programme Eligibility
A candidate seeking admission to a course of study and research leading to a research master’s degree must fulfil one of the following criteria:
a) The candidate has obtained a minimum of an upper second-class degree or equivalent in a relevant honours Bachelor’s degree;
b) The candidate has obtained a relevant master’s degree;
c) In certain circumstances, the candidate has demonstrated other evidence of academic standing and/or relevant professional experience as satisfies the Governing Board of their suitability for admission to the degree programme. These criteria are considered non-standard admission requirements.
Full Academic Regulations for the programme are available at
https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=GD-DOCLAND&ID=123%20
Application Details
For September Registration: Application deadline is 30th July
For January Registration: Application deadline is 30th November
For May Registration: Application deadline is 30th March
Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] should you require further information.
Fees
For September Registration: Application deadline is 30th July
For January Registration: Application deadline is 30th November
For May Registration: Application deadline is 30th March
Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] should you require further information.
The Student
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
Duration
Medicine X224 Graduate Research MCh FT 2 Years
Medicine X237, X238 Graduate Research PhD FT / PT 4/6 Years
Medicine X967, X968 Graduate Research MD On Campus FT / PT 2/4 Years