MSc in Precision Medicine (SUSA)

This MSc in Precision Medicine is structured into a series of core and optional strands composed of 5 and 10 credit modules coupled with a 30-credit research project.

This structure which combines clinical and translational research, diagnostics and biomarker development, applications in the areas of oncology, drug discovery, and infectious disease and introductory data analysis skills allied to their application in industry and clinically relevant areas will cater for a broad audience while providing graduates with excellent career opportunities.

Upskilling and diversifying the skillsets of a generation of life scientists, biomedical scientists and healthcare professionals to effectively understand utilize this data driven approach is essential to realizing this transformation. Students will be taught the fundamentals of clinical and translational research, applications in clinical diagnostics and Biomarker development and how precision medicine is being applied in the areas of oncology, drug development and infectious disease. 

Introductory modules in translational bioinformatics and biostatistics have been added to provide students new to these areas with interdisciplinary skill sets to draw insights and value from precision medicine data and to communicate their findings across different domains. The program will be delivered by clinical and scientific experts from UCD, experienced Bioinformaticians and computer scientists, statisticians and experts in public health as well as industry leaders in precision medicine.

What will you learn?

On successful completion of the programme you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the current state-of-the-art in the area of genomically informed precision medicine and its applications and potential in diagnostics development, cancer and infectious disease
• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the role of genetics in cohort driven drug discovery to further advance the discovery of new and highly innovative biotech products
• Demonstrate knowledge of the processes, procedures, policies and techniques used in clinical biochemistry and diagnostic laboratories
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of clinical & translational research methods
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the ethical and privacy issues associated with the use of genomic and phenotypic data in both clinical, research and industrial settings
• Understand the role of key stakeholders in the life cycle of precision medicine including, researchers, clinicians, patient groups policy makers, CROs and Biopharma

Modules

• High Throughput Technologies
• Graduate Orientation
• Professional Skills and Career Development
• AI in Medicine
• Translational Bioinformatics
• Clinical Biomarkers
• Digital Health Technologies: Integration and Application of Medical and Consumer Devices
• Entrepreneurship in Prec. Med
• Personalized Medicine
• Precision Oncology
• Drug Discovery and Development I
• Regulatory Affairs for Life Sciences
• Intro to Genetic Epidemiology
• Research Project