Advances in high-throughput DNA sequencing have created vast genomic datasets driving major discoveries in life sciences and precision medicine. This programme trains a new generation of scientists with the quantitative, computational and biological skills needed to analyse complex genomic data, combining genetics, statistics, machine learning and computational biology. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 75 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Minimum Entry Requirements: - Applicants must have achieved a First or strong Second Class Honours degree in a quantitative discipline.
- Qualifying degrees include, but are not limited to, mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, computational biology, and biomedical, electronic, and computer engineering.
- Academic entry requirements standardised per country are available here.
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| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration)
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Statement of Research Interests
Official qualifications and third level exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-University of Galway applicants and for University of Galway graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from University of Galway. Applicants who have still to graduate must upload an interim transcript (of results to date) and upload final transcripts on receipt.
English language competency: if necessary, evidence of English language competency.
Personal statement: all applicants must enclose/upload a typed personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining why you wish to undertake the programme(s) of your choice, outlining how it fits into your career objectives, unless indicated otherwise in the table below.
Passport or birth certificate:—a copy of your passport or birth certificate must also be submitted/uploaded.
References: For School of Engineering/School of Computer Science programmes only—unless specifically stated otherwise (in the table below) non-University of Galway applicants only must provide two written references. One must be an academic reference (in the case of applicants currently undertaking studies) OR an employer (in the case of applicants currently in employment). |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.