Course Summary
Regenerative Medicine is an exciting emerging discipline, which aims to develop novel therapeutics to repair and regenerate damaged and diseased organs. The Regenerative Medicine (M.Sc.) course focuses on the science behind stem cells, gene therapy and tissue engineering, as well as how they are being used as the basis of a new generation of therapeutics.
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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
Applicants should have, or should expect to obtain, at least a Second-Class Honours degree in a biological/life science or medicine. Students who have a degree without Honours in a related area and have three or more years of practical experience in the subject area will also be eligible to apply for this course.
Application Details
Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.
An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).
Next start date September 2026
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
Approximately 60% of graduates have moved directly into employment in a range of roles within biomedical or biotechnology companies in Ireland and abroad. Our graduates fill key posts related to Research and Development, Specialist Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Clinical Trials.
Around 35% of graduates have gone directly into academic research, many pursuing further degrees such as PhD or MD/PhD. Following this they are pursuing careers in academia, industry or have established their own companies.
Recent graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies including:
Kite Pharma
Novartis
Eli Lilly
HiTech Health
Orbsen Theraputics
Abbvie
Centre for Cell Manufacturing Ireland (CCMI)
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Medtronic
Regeneron
Avectas