Overview
Genetics at Trinity
Genetics is run by the Department of Genetics, which is part of the School of Genetics and Microbiology and is located in the Smurfit Institute of Genetics with state-of-the-art research facilities. There are 14 members of faculty and a number of academic associates, working in a wide range of areas of genetics areas covering everything from medical genetics, pharmacogenomics, neurogenetics, stem cells to evolutionary genetics and plant genetics, amongst other areas. The Department of Genetics has an international reputation for high-quality research and more than 50 years of experience in teaching Genetics to undergraduate students. The teaching of the Department is research-driven; undergraduates are taught by research-active scientists with excellent track records in their chosen fields.
Graduate skills and career opportunities
Many graduates of the Genetics - Biological and Biomedical Sciences programme of Trinity College Dublin go on to higher degrees (M.Sc. and/or PhD) and take up careers in research in either academia or industry. Opportunities exist in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, agricultural organisations, medical or clinical diagnostic laboratories, forensics, public health and epidemiology programmes, and in teaching. Other graduates have gone into careers such as medicine, patent law or science journalism. Even if you choose a career not directly related to the scientific subject, the skills of critical thinking and problem solving provided by the Genetics degree will put you in high demand.Programme Structure
Courses include:- Eukaryotic Molecular Genetics
- Plant and Microbial Genetics
- Molecular Genetics
- Genomics and Systems Biology
- Neuro and Behavioral Genetics
- Medical Genetics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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EU/EEA Deadline: 1 May
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Dublin, Ireland
Disciplines
Biomedical Science Biology Genetics View 32 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science in IrelandWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Final second level qualification results
- IELTS, Cambridge Advanced/Proficiency, TOEFL scores, for applicants whose first language is not English
- Academic transcripts for each year of third level study and all third level qualifications awarded
- SAT, AP or ACT scores (US and Canadian applicants only)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Passport
- Application fee (non-refundable) and application fee payment form
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
28250 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28250 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
4332 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4332 EUR per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Dublin
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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