NUIG Msc in Biomedical science/Regenerative Medicine

Zigmund

I've seen the advertisements for doing a masters degree in NUIG for both Biomedical Science and also for Regenerative Medicine.
Does anyone know much about them, and what the work is like?

Also, how exactly do i go about applying for either course?
Do i need to contact the department members first before using the pac.ie website? What should i say or do?

Also, what is NUI Galway like as a college?

King John V

Regenerative med aims to develop stem cell therapies to treat disorders like Alzheimers, Parkinsons and organ failure. It's a very new branch of science as you can imagine and there's quite a few ethical and legal grey areas surrounding the area. i.e the use of surplus IVF embryonic stem cells in experimental research. The course in Galway is really more geared for study in adult stem cells (the other type would be an ethical minefield, especially down the line if you need to get government funding for projects).

The course builds on basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and cell biology so if your undergrad is in the bio-sciences your application should be sufficient for consideration (done through the online NUI Galway PAC system like you mentioned). If you have a slightly different degree I'd recommend arranging a meeting with the coordinator (can save one the cost of an unnesecary application if a person's degree isn't suitable ). This entry cycle is the second year the course is running so no info is available on the careers of recent graduates yet. I'd imagine since it's a new course they will try to take people from a variety of science backgrounds, ages and work experience levels to get a feel for success rates.

Galway is a great location to study (and socialise!!!). Plenty of clubs, societies and sports etc. You'll have no problem making friends or settling in. I'm living at home myself so couldn't give you any advise on accomadation. Check out the boards sub forum on nuig. Another guy got accepted and had the same questions. Useful comments were put up about good places to stay.

I think that's about it. If you have any other questions about Galway etc feel free to drop me a PM and I'll help if I can and hopefully we'll be seeing you down this neck of the woods come September.

All the best .

Zigmund

Ok thanks. That seems interesting. Biomedical Science may be more my interest though i think.

How do i go about applying? Do i just apply on the PAC website,
or should i email the course co-ordinater my CV and ask them about the course first?

King John V

What's your degree in? If it's bio-science you don't need a CV. You can just fill out the online form, starting here: http://www.pac.ie/pgrad.php?inst=gy
Also, the course description for biomed science is here: http://www.go4th.ie/msc_biomedical.html

Zigmund

Course is bio-science. I have a borderline 2:2 to 2:1 degree but lots of extra lab experience. Would i stand a good chance of getting it, as i think i'm late for applying for a lot of other postgrad courses.

King John V

Zigmund wrote: »

Course is bio-science. I have a borderline 2:2 to 2:1 degree but lots of extra lab experience. Would i stand a good chance of getting it, as i think i'm late for applying for a lot of other postgrad courses.

The postgrad deadline depends on the course. Biomed deadline is another 2 weeks I think. I'd rate your chances as high with that background. You'd meet the minimum requirements anyway. It really boils down to supply and demand. If 15-20 people apply you're a shoe in. If 200 people apply...well you know the score yourself. What are your back-ups for Galway (you can apply for up to 3 at no extra cost)? Good luck with it.