Master of Sciences (Cellular Manufacturing and Therapy)
Course Overview
Why choose this programme
The primary objective of this course is to provide formal training in cellular bioprocessing for clinical application for those who wish to study key emerging technologies for medical intervention. The course is designed according to Good Manufacturing Practices and provides a rigorous scientific underpinning for the development of a cellular therapy.
Cellular manufacturing and therapy and the production of advanced medicinal products (ATMPs), is quickly evolving as the future of medicine.
With the support and expertise located within the Centre for Cell Manufacturing Ireland, the Clinical Research Facility, the Translational Research Facility, the Regenerative Medicine Institute and the Galway Blood and Tissue Establishment, our students will have access to an internationally competitive MSc programme in Cellular Manufacturing and Therapy.
Unique position
This programme is uniquely positioned at NUI Galway to draw on existing expertise in science education, biomedical research, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-grade cellular manufacturing and clinical translation of advanced therapeutics to educate future leaders in these emerging technologies. With the support and expertise located within the Centre for Cell Manufacturing Ireland, the Clinical Research Facility, the Translational Research Facility, the Regenerative Medicine Institute and the Galway Blood and Tissue Establishment, our students will have access to an internationally competitive MSc programme in Cellular Manufacturing and Therapy.
New skills
Upon successful completion of the course, you will have had the opportunity to master the following skillsets:
Technical skills
Aseptic technique in mammalian cell culture
- Thawing cryopreserved cells
- Plating and expanding adherent and non-adherent mammalian cells
- Passaging cells
- Quantifying cell number, viability, density
- Cryopreserving cells
- Utilization of a haemocytometer
- Pipetting large and small volumes
- Sterile gowning
- Data collection, presentation and analysis
- Technical writing
Transferable skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Administrative skills
- Analysis and decision making
- Critical thinking and evaluation of published literature
- Ethics & Social understanding underpinning cellular therapy
- Research/scientific integrity
- Interpersonal skills
- Team leadership
- Motivation to achieve
- Networking
- Organizational skills
- Personal effectiveness
- Problem solving
- Public speaking
- Time management
- Willingness to learn
- Written communication
Allied NUI Galway course
- Microscopy and imaging of cells and tissue samples is a highly desirable skill for academia and industry alike.
Scholarships available
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry Requirements
Students must have completed one of the following ;
1) An undergraduate degree in medicine, pharmacy, manufacturing, biology, engineering.
2) An equivalent biomedical science-related undergraduate degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Honours.
Applicants from non-biomedical science related backgrounds will be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the coordinators. Students who have a degree without Honours in a related area and have 3+ years of practical experience in the subject area will also be considered for this programme.
For applicants where English is a second language, we will adhere to NUI Galway guidelines of requiring IELTS scores of 6.5, TOEFL scores of 88 and/or Pearson PTE scores of 61 with no less than 6.5 in any component.
Initially a short listing procedure will be applied to prioritise applicants. Those who do not meet the primary entry criteria as described above will be declined entry into the programme. The remaining applicants will be reviewed in closer detail. Significant weight will be placed on A) the applicant’s essay describing their motivation for applying for this course and their career aspirations following the successful completion of the MSc, B) the applicant’s referee’s comments and C) the applicant’s previous academic performance. An interview may be conducted.
- Course Type: Part Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
17740 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 12150 EUR
Application Fee: 35 EUR
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