Courses
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.
Applications will open shortly for Masters programmes with a January 2026 start
Explore courses in Science
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
Postgraduate Certificate | Part-Time | Online | 1 year | Sligo | Masters Pathway
Bioinformatics
Master of Science | Full-Time or Part-Time | Online | 1 or 2 years | Letterkenny
Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Master of Science | Full-Time or Part-Time | Blended | 15 months | Galway City
Biopharmaceutical Processing
Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2.5 years | Sligo
Biopharmaceutical Science
Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2.5 years | Sligo
Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV) for Biologics Manufacturing
Postgraduate Certificate | Part-Time | Online | 1 year | Sligo | Masters Pathway
End-to-End Sterility Assurance
Master of Science | Part-Time | Blended | 1 year | Galway City
Entrepreneurship and Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Master of Science | Full-Time | Blended | 1 year | Galway City
Entrepreneurship and MedTech
Master of Science | Full-Time | Blended | 2 years | Galway City
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 City
Medical Science
Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2 years | Galway City
Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs
Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2.5 years | Sligo
Validation and Digitalisation Technologies
Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 3 years | Sligo
Explore courses in Environmental Science
Applied Marine Conservation
Master of Science | Full-Time | On-Campus | 1 year | Galway City
Conservation Behaviour
Master of Science | Full-Time | On-Campus | 1 year | Galway City
Environmental Heath and Safety (EHS) Management
Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2 years | Sligo
Environmental Protection
Postgraduate Diploma | Part-Time | Online | 2 years | Sligo | Masters Pathway
International Marine Biological Resources (IMBRSea)
Master of Science | Full-Time | On-Campus | 2 years | Galway City
Sustainability and Climate Reporting
NEW for September 2025 | Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2 years | Sligo
Water Services Management
Master of Science | Part-Time | Online | 2.5 years | Sligo
Virtual Information Session about part-time, online and flexible courses
Watch our recent webinar, Life and Environmental Science Virtual Information Session, where ATU’s staff share information about studying our part-time science courses at ATU, pathways, timelines, and funding opportunities available.
Postgraduate Pathways
A Postgraduate Certificate offers students the opportunity to gain an accredited 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 accredited 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)
- Sustainability and Climate Reporting (Postgraduate Diploma)
- Climate Action and Greenhouse Gas Reporting (Postgraduate Certificate)
- Sustainability and Transformative Change (Postgraduate Certificate)
- Blanket Peatland Restoration (Certificate)
