Advanced Therapeutic Technologies
Are you interested in biology and health science, love maths and technology and want to research and develop cutting edge medicines, treatments and health technologies? If so, this is the course for you.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
4 years
Specific Subjects or course requirements
SCHOOL LEAVERS - RC006
School leaver CAO applicants presenting the Irish Leaving Certificate must present a minimum of six recognised Irish Leaving Certificate subjects to include Irish*, English, Mathematics, another language, one laboratory science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics / Chemistry or Agricultural Science) and one other recognised subject.
* Unless applicant is in possession of a valid NUI exemption
Applicants must present a minimum grade of H4 in Mathematics, H5 in another subject and a minimum of O6/H7 in the remaining four subjects.
Careers / Further progression
AFTER GRADUATION
BScATT equips graduates with the technical knowledge and power skills to become future leaders in healthcare innovation and technology. Graduates are in a position to apply for a range of varied roles in the pharmaceutical industry and related areas, including: Drug design and development, Data analytics, Design/management/analysis of clinical trials, Scientific Research in Industry or academia, Roles in Biopharmaceutical Industry, Project management, Digital health device design and development, Quality assurance, Regulatory affairs, Medical writing, Management consultancy, Start-ups, Research funding agencies and Patient advocacy.
Further information
Mature and Graduate Entrants apply directly to RCSI using the online application, which is available on the Undergraduate Advanced Therapeutic Technologies section of the RCSI website from early November each year.
Mature Entry applicants must be 23 years of age on or before 1 January in the year of admission to be eligible to apply for Mature Entry Advanced Therapeutic Technologies. Mature applicants apply directly to RCSI and are selected for admission on the basis of open competition and interview.
Mature Entry applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements in RCSI pre-approved Access to Science programmes (QQI Level 6) or in the Irish Leaving Certificate Examination.
Mature Entry applicants presenting the Irish Leaving Certificate must present a minimum of six recognised Irish Leaving Certificate subjects to include Irish*, English, Mathematics, another language, one laboratory science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics/Chemistry or Agricultural Science) and one other recognised subject.
* Unless applicant is in possession of a valid NUI exemption
Applicants must present a minimum grade of H4 in Maths, H5 in another subject and a minimum of O6/H7 in the remaining four subjects.
The Mature Entry Pathway focuses on life experience such as volunteer work or relevant work experience in addition to the candidate’s academic background.Please visit our website rcsi.com/dublin for further information.
Mature and Graduate Entrants apply directly to RCSI using the online application, which is available on the Undergraduate Advanced Therapeutic Technologies section of the RCSI website from early November each year.
RCSI welcomes applications from Graduates. The Advanced Therapeutic Technologies programme for Graduates is four years in duration. Applications are made online directly to RCSI.
Candidates must hold or expect to hold in the year of admission a minimum second-class honours, grade two result (2H2) in their first honours bachelor degree (QQI Level 8).
Applicants will be selected for admission on the basis of open competition using:
• Basic eligibility (competitive degree)
• Confidential references
• Life experience, extracurricular activities, relevant work experience, work-life balance
• Structured interview.
A science background is not a prerequisite and academic excellence in the humanities and social sciences is recognised. If a candidate presents a non-scientific degree they must present the NUI matriculation requirements in their Leaving Certificate.
These requirements are: a minimum of six recognised Irish Leaving Certificate subjects to include Irish*, English, Mathematics, another language, one laboratory science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics /Chemistry or Agricultural Science) and one other recognised subject.
* Unless applicant is in possession of a valid NUI exemption
Applicants must present a minimum grade of H4 in Mathematics, a H5 in another subject and a minimum of O6/ H7 in the remaining four subjects.
60 CAO places in 2024.
Entry 2024
Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2024 at 5pm
Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2024 at 5pm
Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2024 at 5pm
Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2024 at 5pm
Exceptional online late application (see page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2024 at 5pm
Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.
LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2024. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2024, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5 March 2024 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.
Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2024 in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system. This is an exceptional late closing date and all steps must be completed by 5pm on 22 July. No changes may be made after this date.
If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.
Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.
Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Marino Institute of Education, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick and Maynooth University have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.
Refer to page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.
Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:
General Restrictions
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices
Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course
Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants
Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR
Award: BSc Advanced Therapeutic Technologies (Hons) (NUI & RCSI)
Awarding Body: National University of Ireland
DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A SCIENCE INNOVATOR AND A PIONEER IN STATE-OF-THE-ART THERAPIES AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES?
Are you interested in biology and health science, love maths and technology and want to research and develop cutting edge medicines, treatments and health technologies? If so, this is the course for you.
RCSI'S FOUR-YEAR BSC ADVANCED THERAPEUTIC TECHNOLOGIES DEGREE SUPPORTS GRADUATES TO BECOME LEADERS IN HEALTHCARE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY.
The programme has been designed in collaboration with a strong consortium of national and multinational bio pharma companies who provided their expertise to support the development of the BSc (ATT) curriculum, which addresses critical skill gaps and maximizes future BioPharma related opportunities.
9 KEY AREAS COVERED IN THIS SCIENCE DEGREE
Fundamental Sciences: The science of how the anatomy. works - Physiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Anatomy.
Genetics & Genomics: The role of genes in disease, patterns of inheritance, genetics for diagnosis and drug selection.
Pharmacology: The science of drugs and how they work in the body.
Computational Biology/ Data Analytics: Statistical analysis and interpretation of big datasets generated from healthcare settings using programming languages such as Python and statistical environments such as R.
Immunology: How the immune system works in health & disease. The immune system is an important target of therapeutic intervention.
Connected Health: Wearable devices, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning in the context of health e.g. blood sugar monitors linked to smartphone Apps to maximize effectiveness of diabetes treatments.
Pharmaceutics: The science of drug delivery – ensuring medicines are delivered effectively to the correct body tissue.
Precision Medicine: Therapeutic treatments which are tailored to the individual – taking account of an individual’s genes, environment and lifestyle.
Power Skills: Critical personal skills in competencies such as leadership, management, and communication which enable success in the workplace.
YEAR 1
Year 1 is an introduction to the foundation principles in the fundamental sciences and laboratory skills. You will gain a basic understanding of the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the human body and explore chemical concepts critical to human life.
You will develop an appreciation of immunology and microbiology, along with the key principles of drug delivery.
Statistical and mathematical competencies to interrogate large data sets will also be introduced. You will also recognise and appreciate ethical and legal concepts which apply to professional scientific practice.
FIRST SEMESTER
The Cellular Basis of Life
Health - Body and Function
Fundamentals of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Medicines - Pharmaceutics 1
Foundations of Data Analytics
The Scientist: Professional Formation 1
SECOND SEMESTER
Fundamentals of Pharmacology & Immunology
Fundamentals of Microbiology and Infection
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Medicines – Pharmaceutics 2
Gastrointestinal Health - Medicines and Patient care
The Scientist: Professional Formation 2
YEAR 2
Year 2 will explore the discipline of genomics and its application in precision medicine. You will study the pharmacological management of the major disease states across multiple body systems. Students will learn how to programme using Python to develop skills in data analytics.
You will study each stage of the drug life cycle process and learn how to bring a new medicine to market, including the different regulatory frameworks across geographies.
YOUR PROFESSIONAL POWER SKILLS WILL BE FURTHER DEVELOPED IN THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT MODULE, ENABLING YOU TO EFFECTIVELY ORGANISE, PLAN, AND DELIVER A PROJECT.
FIRST SEMESTER
Human Genetics & Genomics
Pharmacology & Theranostics
Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
Project Management
SECOND SEMESTER
Computational Biology: 1
Regulatory Science
Biologic & Immuno-therapeutics
Medicines – Drug Life Cycle
YEAR 3
In Year 3, you will study advanced genetics and cell biology as well as biopharmaceutical manufacturing to gain an appreciation of the complex manufacturing processes required for biological therapeutics such as vaccines.
Further power skills will be developed through the Professional Formation and Enterprise & Innovation modules.
FIRST SEMESTER
Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Advanced Genetics & Cell Biology
Enterprise & Innovation
The Scientist: Professional Formation 3
SECOND SEMESTER
Eight-month industry work placement
YEAR 4
The first semester focuses on the delivery of a research project, either in Ireland or abroad, and the submission of a thesis based on your research project.
This module equips you with advanced laboratory skills to be career ready for research in academia or industry. In the final semester you will study cutting-edge therapies and technologies in the Frontiers of Therapeutic Technologies and Connected Health modules.
YOU WILL FURTHER DEVELOP SKILLS IN DATA ANALYTICS AND PROGRAMMING WHILE DEVELOPING YOUR MANAGEMENT SKILLS AND ROLE AS A LEADER.
FIRST SEMESTER
Scientific Research Skills
SECOND SEMESTER
Frontiers of Therapeutic Technologies
Computational Biology: 2
Connected Health
Leadership & Management
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
123 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, D02 YN77, Ireland
Tel +353 1 402 2228
Email admissions@rcsi.com
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