Human Genetics/Genomics/Omics Technologies
€375
Expand your knowledge with the foundational scientific and clinical knowledge and skills relevant to engaging with genomic data.
Micro-credential
4 weeks
Hybrid - Part-time
5 ECTS
September 2025
About
The micro-credential in Human Genetics/Genomics/Omics Technologies from RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences provides you with the foundational scientific and clinical knowledge and skills relevant to engaging with genomic data.
As science has progressed and as we have arrived in the era of precision medicine, an understanding and appreciation of genomic data is taking on even greater importance in the clinical and pharma industry settings as we strive to develop individualised therapies (precision medicine) that lead to enhanced patient outcomes. The basis of precision therapeutics is high-resolution molecular profiling. This requires a deep understanding of genomics and the mutational process.
Explore the conceptual framework for understanding and engaging with genomics information and gain a deep understanding of the key concepts of genomics, and the techniques and applications of omics technologies.
This course is a Level 9 award on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
Explore key concepts of genomics
Investigate the conceptual framework for engaging with genomics information
Consider applications of omics technologies
Suitable for
This micro-credential is designed for those who hold an undergraduate healthcare degree (pharmacy or medicine) or a primary degree in biological, chemical or mathematical/statistical science, including computer science.
Register your interest
Applications for these programmes are currently closed.
Course information
RCSI's micro-credentials may be stacked to build to a higher award.
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
Applicants 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, candidates who 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.
Students who successfully secure a place on the programme can apply for a student visa. RCSI can provide a visa letter to support an application for a student visa.
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.
Fee: €375.
Fees for this micro-credential have been subsidised by the Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 3 Micro-Credentials Subsidy, funded by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).
Please note:
- There is a non-refundable online application fee of €50. Fees can be paid by bank transfer, cheque (made payable to ‘RCSI’) or bank giro. Full details on fee payment will be emailed to you shortly before the commencement of your module.
- Payment is due in full before the start of the module.
How to apply
Applications for these programmes are currently closed.