PgDip in Technologies and Analytics in Precision Medicine
€6,000 (EU)/TBC (non-EU)
As a biological data scientist, you will be involved in the cutting-edge field of precision medicine. This exciting new discipline involves optimising therapeutic benefits by personalising treatment for patients through genetic profiling and in parallel enhancing diagnosis across various disease types.
Postgraduate Diploma
1 year
On campus - Full-time
60 ECTS
September 2025
About
The health sector is facing into a new era as it looks to incorporate the areas of data science, omics, bioinformatics, computational biology, artificial intelligence and machine-learning to create a future of ‘connected healthcare’.
The programme, from RCSI's School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, has a core focus on precision medicine and data analytics and how to analyse healthcare data.
Study across key areas including precision medicine, genetics, data analytics, connected health, and innovation. With a core focus on precision medicine combined with connected health and analytics you'll explore future growth in healthcare and the (bio) pharmaceutical industry, while gaining the skills you need to begin/advance your career in this exciting new discipline.
The programme is delivered through face-to-face and online lectures, practical sessions, workshops/tutorials, round table discussions and self-directed learning in order to foster an enhanced learning environment for our students.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Technologies and Analytics in Precision Medicine is a 60 ECTS fully accredited one-year full-time programme or two-year part-time programme from September.
Check out a recent article in The Irish Times about this exciting masters.
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Develop advanced knowledge in the areas of genetics, genomics and precision medicine
Learn how to code and use programming language including R and Python to analyse big data generated from a healthcare setting
Understand how cutting-edge connected health technologies and data are improving health care
Consider applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare
Explore contemporary societal issues and assess innovative and leadership solutions
Expand your leadership capacity
Suitable for
This programme is designed for those who hold an undergraduate healthcare degree (pharmacy or medicine) or a primary degree in biological, chemical or mathematical science/statistical, including computer science.
What you will learn
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Course information
- Develop advanced knowledge in the areas of genetics/genomics and precision medicine.
- Develop core skills in innovation and leadership.
- Understand how cutting-edge connected health technologies and data are improving healthcare.
- Learn how to use programming language including R and Python to analyse big data generated from a healthcare setting.
You can choose to continue on to build up to the MSc Award (90 ECTS credits) by completing a research project.
Block 1: Genetics, Genomics and Precision Medicine
- Human Genetics and Genomics/Omics Technologies.
- Concepts of Precision Medicine.
- Applications of Precision Medicine.
Block 2: Data Analytics and Computational Biology
- Bioinformatics and Biostatistics.
- Computational Biology 1.
- Computational Biology 2.
- Advanced Statistical methods.
Block 3: Connected Healthcare
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the Healthcare Setting.
- Connected Healthcare.
- Internet of Medical Things.
Block 4: Innovation and Leadership
- Innovation and Leadership.
- Contemporary Issues in Society.
We are proud to be a recognised University of the National University of Ireland (NUI)
Recognition by Ministries and bodies in other jurisdictions must be determined by the individual applicants.
Admissions
You should have successfully completed an undergraduate healthcare (pharmacy or medicine) degree or a primary degree programme (minimum of a 2.1 honours or equivalent) in a biological, chemical or mathematical/statistical science (including computer science).
In addition, if you hold a primary degree, with a second-class grade (H2.2) in a biological, chemical or mathematical/statistical science (including computer science) and with industrial experience will be considered.
Suitably qualified applicants will be invited to attend a short online interview prior to any offer of a place on the programme. The purpose of the interview is to determine your suitability and motivation for undertaking the programme and to provide you with an opportunity to ask questions in relation to the course.
If you successfully secure a place on the programme you can apply for a student visa. RCSI can provide a visa letter to support an application for a student visa.
Please note:
- You must liaise with immigration services independently to secure your own visa and ensure you undertake this in a timely manner so your visa is secured for commencement of the programme.
- You can be in full-time employment while completing the one-year full-time or the two-year part-time programme as part of the flexible and blended learning approach.
If English is not your native language, an English language qualification is required.
English language qualifications include a minimum overall score of 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), as per RCSI requirements.
More information about English language requirements for Postgraduate study at RCSI is available here.
Total fees:
- EU full-time: €6,000 per year.
- For information on fees for non-EU students, please email mtapm@rcsi.ie.
Please note:
- Fees are subject to annual review.
- Your annual fees include the €45 NUI fee.
- There is a non-refundable online application fee of €50.
- Fees can be paid by bank transfer. Full details on fee payment will be emailed to you shortly before the commencement of your programme.
- You can pay your fees in two instalments – one payment of 50% is due before you commence the programme, while the remaining payment can be paid midway through your year of study.
If you meet the criteria for a non-EU student please contact us for more information on fee payments.
View our Postgraduate fees policy.
How to apply
Applications for the academic year 2025/26 are now open.
Applications will close on Friday, 15 August 2025 for the September 2025 intake.
For any queries, please email mtapm@rcsi.ie.
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