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Your Masters in Science, Your Way

ATU takes pride in offering a spectrum of Masters programmes in Science, ranging from Biopharmaceutical, Bioinformatics, MedTech, Medical Science to Environmental Science.
A strong alliance has been forged with our industry partners, and our faculty teams are comprised of experts and experienced professionals, who are dedicated to preparing you for leadership roles.

Now accepting applications for courses starting in January 2027

Apply now for the following courses

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Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) Vector Manufacturing

Postgraduate Certificate | Part-Time | Online | 1 year | Sligo

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Biopharmaceutical Processing

Postgraduate Certificate | Part-Time | Online | 1 year | Sligo

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End-to-End Sterility Assurance

Postgraduate Certificate | Part-time | Blended | 1 year | Galway City

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Entrepreneurship and MedTech

Postgraduate Diploma | Full-time | Blended |

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Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs

Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2.5 years | Sligo

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Short courses, starting January 2027

At ATU, we offer a range of short courses, from a range of 5 – 10 credit courses, offering you bite-sized learning opportunities.

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Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) Cell Manufacturing

Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 3 years | Sligo

Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) Technology and Manufacturing

Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 1 year | Sligo

Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) Vector Manufacturing

Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2 years | Sligo

BioIndustry 4.0

Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2 year | Sligo

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Bioinformatics

Master of Science | Full-Time or Part-Time | Online | 1 or 2 years | Donegal

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Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Master of Science | Full-Time | Blended | 15 months | Galway

Biopharmaceutical Processing

Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2.5 years | Sligo

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Biopharmaceutical Science

Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2.5 years | Sligo

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Bioprocessing

Master of Science | Full-time | On-campus | 1 year | Sligo

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Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV) for Biologics Manufacturing

Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2 year | Sligo

Entrepreneurship and Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Master of Science | Full-Time | Blended | 1 year | Galway

Entrepreneurship and MedTech

Master of Science | Full-Time | Blended | 2 years | Galway

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Industrial Pharmaceutical Science

Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2 years | Sligo

International Medical Technologies, Innovation and Development

Master of Science | Full-Time | Blended | 18 months | Galway

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Medical Science

Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2 years | Galway

Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs

Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2.5 years | Sligo

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Science Communication

Master of Science | Part-time or Full-time | Blended | 1.5 or 2 years | Galway

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Validation and Digitalisation Technologies

Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 3 years | Sligo

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Applied Marine Conservation

Master of Science | Full-Time | On-Campus | 1 year | Galway

Conservation Behaviour

Master of Science | Full-Time | On-Campus | 1 year | Galway

Digital Ecology and Biosurveillance

Master of Science | Full-time | On-campus | 1 year | Sligo

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Environmental Heath and Safety (EHS) Management

Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2 years | Sligo

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Environmental Protection

International Marine Biological Resources (IMBRSea)

Master of Science | Full-Time | On-Campus | 2 years | Galway

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Sustainability and Climate Reporting

Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2 years | Sligo

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Water Services Management

Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2.5 years | Sligo

Faculty of Science and Health – Online, Flexible & Postgraduate

Watch our Faculty of Science and Health webinar where our team gave an overview of the online, flexible and postgraduate programmes available across our campuses.

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Postgraduate Pathways

A Postgraduate Certificate offers students the opportunity to gain a qualification at Level 9, which can provide a pathway to further opportunities at Postgraduate Diploma or Masters level. Many of ATU’s Postgraduate Certificates are listed alongside additional award options.

A Higher Diploma is a postgraduate qualification at Level 8, typically offered as one academic year of study upon successful completing of an undergraduate degree. Higher Diplomas may offer students a conversion pathway into a new career or discipline area.

ATU also offers short courses, aimed at supporting upskilling those in the workforce, who may need to bridge a skills gap. Typically 5, 10 or 15 credits, this method of studying allows you to choose modules to suit professional or personal development goals. Short courses are an idea way to return to education or further develop skills in a flexible manner.

Marine Spatial Planning (Postgraduate Certificate)
Medical Science (Higher Diploma)
Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs (Higher Diploma)
Bioanalytical Techniques (Certificate)
End-to-End Sterility (Postgraduate Certificate)
Sustainability and Climate Reporting (Postgraduate Diploma)
Climate Action and Greenhouse Gas Reporting (Postgraduate Certificate)
Sustainability and Transformative Change (Postgraduate Certificate)
Blanket Peatland Restoration (Certificate)

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