PgCert in Technologies and Analytics in Precision Medicine
€4,000 (EU)/€8,500 (non-EU)
Want to become a biological data scientist? Apply for RCSI’s cutting-edge programme and gain the core knowledge and skills to kick-start or enhance your career in this disruptive and emerging area.
Postgraduate Certificate
2 years
In person - Part-time
30 ECTS
September 2025
About
Increase your systematic understanding and critical awareness of key emerging therapeutic technologies on the PgCert in Technologies and Analytics in Precision Medicine from RCSI School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences.
As a biological data scientist, you will be involved in the cutting-edge field of precision medicine. This exciting new discipline involves optimising therapeutic benefits by personalising treatment for patients through genetic profiling and in parallel enhancing diagnosis across various disease types.
The health sector is facing into a new era as it looks to incorporate the areas of data science, omics, bioinformatics, computational biology, artificial intelligence and machine-learning to create a future of ‘connected healthcare’.
The programme has a core focus on precision medicine and data analytics and how to analyse healthcare data.
Study across key areas including precision medicine, genetics, data analytics, and connected health. With a core focus on precision medicine combined with connected health and analytics you'll be supported to gain the skills you need to begin/advance your career in this exciting new discipline.
The programme will be delivered in a blended learning environment and underpinned by a small group, problem-based and peer learning ethos. It will also incorporate active learning techniques with a mix of team-based and individual-focused projects and a significant practical focus with a view to ensuring workplace readiness. The Postgraduate Certificate in Technologies and Analytics in Precision Medicine is a 30 ECTS fully accredited two-year part-time programme.
This course is a Level 9 award on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
Check out a recent article in The Irish Times about the masters variant of this programme.
Advance your understanding of precision medicine, data analytics and computational biology
Consider the applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare
Understand how cutting-edge connected health technologies and data are improving health care
Suitable for
This programme is designed for those who hold an undergraduate healthcare degree (pharmacy or medicine) or a primary degree in biological, chemical or mathematical/statistical science, including computer science.
What you will learn
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For more information about this course, please email mtapm@rcsi.ie.
HCI Pillar 3 programme overview
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Course information
- Develop knowledge in the areas of genetics/genomics and precision medicine.
- Understand how cutting edge connected health technologies and data are improving healthcare.
Block 1: Genetics, Genomics and Precision Medicine
- Human Genetics and Genomics/Omics Technologies.
- Concepts of Precision Medicine.
Block 2: Data Analytics and Computational Biology
- Bioinformatics and Biostatistics.
- Computational Biology 1.
Block 3: Connected Healthcare
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the Healthcare Setting.
- Connected Healthcare.
Each taught block is worth 10 ECTS.
This project has been supported by the Higher Education Authority under the Human Capital Initiative, Pillar 3. Grant agreement: 17796884 'Enabling Future Pharma’. We have collaborated with industry partners Congenica Ltd, Novartis Ireland, Aerogen, S3 Connected Health, Inflection Biosciences, Phion Therapeutics and Almac in the development of the grant application that has led to this programme.You can choose to continue on to build up to the MSc Award (90 ECTS credits).
We are proud to be a recognised University of the National University of Ireland (NUI).
Recognition by Ministries and bodies in other jurisdictions must be determined by the individual applicants.
Admissions
You should have successfully completed an undergraduate healthcare (pharmacy or medicine) degree or a primary degree programme (minimum of a 2.1 honours or equivalent) in a biological, chemical or mathematical/statistical science (including computer science).
In addition, if you hold a primary degree, with a second-class grade (H2.2) in a biological, chemical or mathematical/statistical science (including computer science) and with industrial experience will be considered.
Suitably qualified applicants will be invited to attend a short online interview prior to any offer of a place on the programme. The purpose of the interview is to determine your suitability and motivation for undertaking the programme and to provide you with an opportunity to ask questions in relation to the course.
If you successfully secure a place on the programme you can apply for a student visa. RCSI can provide a visa letter to support an application for a student visa.
Please note
- You must liaise with immigration services independently to secure your own visa and ensure you undertake this in a timely manner so your visa is secured for commencement of the programme.
If English is not your native language, an English language qualification is required. English language qualifications include a minimum overall score of 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), as per RCSI requirements.
More information about English language requirements for Postgraduate study at RCSI is available here.
Total fees:
- EU applicants: €2,000 per year over two years
- Non-EU applicants: €4,250 per year over two years
Please note:
- Fees are subject to annual review.
- Your annual fees include the €45 NUI fee.
- There is a non-refundable online application fee of €50.
- Fees can be paid by bank transfer, cheque (made payable to ‘RCSI’) or bank giro.
- You can pay your fees in two instalments – one payment of 50% is due before you commence the programme, while the remaining payment can be paid midway through your year of study.
If you meet the criteria for a non-EU student please contact us for more information on fee payments.
View our Postgraduate fees policy.
How to apply
All applications are currently closed.
Application deadlines:
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and applications will close once they are filled. We advise you to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.