Precision Medicine

This Graduate Diploma is structured into a series of core and optional strands composed of 5 and 10 credit modules for students completing 60 credits worth of taught modules,



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 I 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.

• The role of key stakeholders in the life cycle of precision medicine including, researchers, clinicians, patient groups policy makers, CROs and Biopharma.



NFQ Level: 9 (60 credits)

Level: Graduate Taught

Award: Graduate Diploma

Module

Stage 1 Core Modules

CLIP40010: High Throughput Technologies

MDCS42240: Medical Research Design, Regulations & Ethics

MDSA40280: Professional Skills and Career Development

MEIN40250: Translational Bioinformatics

PATH40020: Clinical Biomarkers

PHTY41230: Digital Health Technologies: Integration and Application of Medical and Consumer Devices

MDSA40310: Entrepreneurship in Prec. Med

MEIN40230: Personalized Medicine

PATH40060: Precision Oncology

PHAR40050: Drug Discovery and Development I

PHAR40240: Regulatory Affairs for Life Sciences

PHPS40880: Intro to Genetic Epidemiology

Applicants should have successfully completed an undergraduate medical degree or primary degree programme (minimum of a 2.1 honours or equivalent) in a biological or chemical science. This includes a B.Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry or an equivalent qualification.



If English is not the applicant’s native language, unless the primary degree was read through English medium in an English-speaking country, an English language qualification is required. English language qualifications include a minimum score of 6.5, overall, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Other evidence of proficiency in English may be accepted such as the Cambridge Certificate, TOEFL or Pearson’s Test of English, as per the standard UCD requirements.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme.



Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page (https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax) for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

1 year full-time. Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face.

X956: Grad Diploma Precision Medicine

Full-Time: Graduate Diploma



Full-Time: Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught