MSc Regenerative Medicine
Applications for 2010 can be made until June 11th 2010.
| Course Type: | Full time one year course |
| Places Available: | 18 |
| Commences: | Sept 2010 |
| Closing date for applications: | June 11th 2010 |
Overview
Minimum entry requirements
Career opportunities
For more information
Course code GYM00, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Regenerative Medicine is a discipline which generates novel
therapeutics for repair and regeneration of damaged and diseased
organs. These therapeutics are based on stem cells, gene therapy,
biomaterials, engineered tissue and other biologically active
compounds.
Programme aims and objectives
Based at NUI Galway, this 12 month programme aims to provide graduates
in the life sciences, nursing or medicine with an understanding of
Regenerative Medicine and to equip them with the skills necessary for a
career in this emerging discipline. This course will integrate
information, technologies and skills from biological sciences,
engineering, legal and ethical disciplines. Modules will address the
science behind Regenerative medicine, its application to human disease
and its importance to modern society.
The first two semesters will consist of taught courses to train
students in the scientific principles of stem cells, gene therapy,
biomaterials, tissue engineering, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.
In addition there will be extensive training on the regulatory issues
involved in translating a research observation to an approved and
licensed regenerative treatment for patients. Training in scientific
concepts and techniques important to biomedical research will occur in
the second semester via a series of laboratory-based practicals. After
the end of the second semester courses, students will embark on
individual research projects.
This M.Sc. course is open to students who have obtained at least a Second Class Honours degree in an appropriate biological science, life science, medicine or nursing. Students who have a degree without Honours in a related area and have 3 or more years of practical experience in the subject area will also be eligible to apply for this course.
| Programme fees | 2010-2011 |
| E.U. students: | €TBD |
| Non - E.U. students: | €TBD |
This course will equip students for careers in biomedical research and
development in an academic or industrial setting. Graduates will also
receive training relevant to clinical research, translational research
and clinical trial management.
Programme content
(Subject to change) Compulsory courses (80 ECTS)
| Compulsory courses (80 ECTS) | ECTS |
| Immunology | 5 |
| Pharmacology | 5 |
| Introduction to Biomedical Science | 5 |
| Advanced Research Techniques | 10 |
| Tissue Engineering | 10 |
| Regenerative Medicine | 10 |
| Translational Medicine | 5 |
| Research Project and Thesis | 30 |
| Optional Courses (Total 10 ECTS) | |
| Physiology-Human Body Function | 10 |
| Introduction to Business | 10 |
| Anatomy | 5 |
| Economic Evaluation in Healthcare | 5 |
| Introduction to Biomedical Systems | 5 |
Visit the following link on the NUI Galway postgraduate admissions website. http://www.go4th.ie/regenerative.html
Note that applications for the course will be accepted via the
postgraduate admissions centre on the postgraduate admissions website http://www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad/