Program Overview
The Physical Sciences in Medicine at Trinity College Dublin is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Physical Sciences in Medicine programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 16,525 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,875 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Physical Sciences in Medicine programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Core Track (Module 1-7) has a total of 35 ECTS credits
- Each Specialisation Track has a 25 ECTS credit value.
- The Dissertation has 30 ECTS credits.
- Introduction to Radiation Protection and Radiation Physics
- Imaging Physics and Technology 1
- Intro to Radiotherapy and Non-ionising Imaging
- Basic Medical Sciences
- Intro to Research Methodology and Safety
- Medical Technology and Information Systems
- Seminars
- Radiation Physics and Dosimetry
- Medical Informatics and Image Processing
- Ionising and Non-Ionising Radiation Protection
- Imaging Physics and Technology 2
- Principles and Applications of Clinical Radiobiology
- External Beam Radiotherapy
- Brachytherapy and Unsealed Source Radiotherapy
- The Human Medical Device Interface
- Principle and Practice of Medical Technology Design, Prototyping & Testing
- Medical Technology 1: Critical Care
- Medical Technology 2: Interventions, Therapeutics & Diagnostics
- Medical Informatics and Equipment Management
- Project Work and Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Postgraduate work in Trinity College Dublin is very academically challenging and as a result the University has high academic entry requirements.
Applicants will need to hold:
- at least a 2.1 honors degree from an Irish university or equivalent result from a university in another country
- a fluent command of the English language
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,525 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,875 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,525 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,875 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Trinity College Dublin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, branded by the board as Trinity College, the University of Dublin, and officially incorporated as Trinity College...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 180
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