Students must have completed one of the following:
1. An undergraduate degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Medicine.
2. Another healthcare-related undergraduate degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours.
3. A biomedical related undergraduate degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours.

Applicants from non-healthcare related degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the coordinators (minimum requirement of 2nd Class Honours). Applicants with significant relevant experience will also be considered.

For applicants where English is a second language, we adhere to University of Galway guidelines, requiring IELTS scores of 6.5, TOEFL scores of 88, and/or Pearson PTE scores of 61, with no less than 5.5 in any component. The Duolingo test score requirement is 110 overall, with no less than 110 in any one component, and valid for two years.

Applicants who do not meet the primary entry criteria as described above will be declined entry into the program. The remaining applicants will be reviewed in closer detail, with significant weight placed on: A) The applicant’s essay describing their motivation for applying to this course and their career aspirations following the successful completion of the MSc. B) The applicant’s previous academic performance. C) The applicant’s referee’s comments.

This programme is eligible under the Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP, Ireland's official register of approved educational programs that can accept international students requiring study visas, ensuring programs meet quality standards for immigration purposes.

*Or equivalent international qualification.

The applicant will submit their output through an online portal. Launch-date of that portal will be listed at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/applied-clinical-data-analytics.html

Course applications are then made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

Closing Date
Please view the offer rounds website at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/postgrad-admissions/key-dates/

Next start date: September 2026

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 Opportunities
There are various career paths in healthcare, research, and technology sectors. These roles often require a combination of skills in data analysis, and proficiency in relevant tools and technologies such as statistical software, database management systems, and programming languages like R that is taught on the Applied Clinical Data Analytics Masters.

Here are some roles aligned to the Masters:

Clinical Data Analyst: They analyse healthcare data to improve patient care, streamline operations, and support decision-making processes within clinical settings.

Healthcare Data Scientist: Leveraging advanced statistical and computational techniques, they analyse complex healthcare data to derive insights, predict trends, and develop data- driven solutions for healthcare challenges.

Clinical Informatics Specialist: They focus on integrating healthcare data with information technology systems to improve the efficiency and quality of healthcare delivery.

Clinical Research Coordinator: Responsible for managing and analysing data collected during clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards.

The MSc in ACDA also aims to enhance the current work of healthcare professionals to become proficient clinical data analyst. Many graduates return to their previous clinical jobs (doctor, nurse, pharmacist) with additional data analytic skills to augment their clinical roles especially with research, audit and quality improvement.