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24 Master's degrees offered by the university
Biotechnology and Business
The Biotechnology and Business course at University College Dublin focuses on broadening your knowledge and understanding of Biotechnology while giving you a comprehensive business education.
Space Science and Technology
This Space Science and Technology programme at University College Dublin is ideal for graduates of Physics, Engineering and closely related disciplines, who want to transfer their expertise to the fast-growing global space sector. Ireland is a member of the European Space Agency (ESA) and dozens of Irish companies and researchers are involved in major international space missions.
Biotherapeutics
The Biotherapeutics programme at University College Dublin educates students on the practical uses of molecular advances in the discovery of protein and other biomolecular drug candidates and their development into biotherapeutics.
Biological and Biomolecular Science (Negotiated Learning)
The Biological and Biomolecular Science (Negotiated Learning) programme at University College Dublin will broaden your understanding of biological and biomolecular science against a backdrop of learning core technical, methodological and innovation skills relevant to industry and academia.
Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology at University College Dublin is an emerging sector which covers many areas in both academic science and device design and innovation. Both the "top down" approach, in which bulk materials are processed to create nanostructures, and the "bottom up" approach in which nanostructures are assembled from even smaller component parts , are covered on this programme.
Mathematical Science
This MSc Mathematical Science programme at University College Dublin combines a taught masters and a dissertation. It is an extremely versatile programme, giving students the opportunity to choose from a range of modules and projects from the different disciplines of Mathematics, Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics within the UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics.
Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
MSc Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at University College Dublin covers concepts in fields as diverse as continuum mechanics, hydrodynamics, mathematical biology, waves, non-linear dynamics, numerical analysis, advanced mathematical methods, modern mathematical physics and complex systems theory.
Experimental Physiology
The Experimental Physiology programme at the University College Dublin provides an ideal foundation for anybody wishing to pursue a career in biomedical research or a field that requires an understanding of research techniques and the scientific method.
NanoBio Science
This NanoBio Science MSc programme from University College Dublin unites the technological with the biological aspects of nanotechnology in a unique way, equipping graduates with a truly interdisciplinary perspective of the field.
Advanced Synthetic Chemistry
This Advanced Synthetic Chemistry course from University College Dublin is designed for Chemistry graduates who are interested in deepening their knowledge of synthetic chemistry with a view to pursuing a career in either the fine chemical or pharmaceutical industries.
Biotherapeutics and Business
The MSc in Biotherapeutics and Business at University College Dublin educates students on the practical uses of molecular advances in the discovery and of protein and other biomolecular drug candidates and their development into biotherapeutics.
Financial Mathematics
The Financial Mathematics MSc degree from the University College Dublin is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in Mathematics or a related field, who wish to gain a competitive advantage in the financial sector by acquiring the strong mathematical and statistical background demanded by high-level quantitative roles.
Statistical Data Science
The Statistical Data Science programme at University College Dublin is ideal for students interested in data science careers in industry, business, government, or to those interested in pursuing a subsequent PhD in statistics or in related areas.
Plant Biology and Biotechnology
Rapid developments in our understanding of plants and their significance to our wellbeing has been achieved through advances in a range of disciplines including genetics, genomics, cell biology, physiology, ecology and studies on climate change. Graduates of this one-year Plant Biology and Biotechnology programme at the University College Dublin will be equipped with the knowledge and skills in these recent advances to rise to the future challenges in academia, industry and policy development.
Biotechnology and Business
University College Dublin's course focuses on broadening your knowledge and understanding of Biotechnology and Business while giving you a comprehensive business education.
Computational Physics
This Computational Physics MSc programme from University College Dublin offers broad opportunities for future employment in research, development, data analytics and informatics-related industry sectors.
Medical Physics
Medical Physics is the branch of physics that applies the concepts and principles of physics to the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. The Medical Physics programme at University College Dublin is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in Medical Physics, either in a clinical environment or in research.
Behavioural Neuroscience
The MSc. in Behavioural Neuroscience at the University College Dublin offers advanced education and training in topics concerning human behaviour and its relation to the brain.
Quantitative Finance
The Quantitative Finance course at the University College Dublin provides a rigorous grounding across a wide range of mathematical modelling methods and techniques for financial markets. From the pricing and hedging of financial securities to managing the risk in portfolios of equity, fixed income and derivative securities.
Physics (Negotiated Learning)
The Physics (Negotiated Learning) program offered by University College Dublin offers a negotiated learning (NL) model for students with a Physical Science or Engineering background that allows you to customise your learning path and to tailor what you learn to your own specific needs and career aspirations.