Postgraduate
MSc Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine

NUI Galway

Course Overview

The course will be highly attractive to biomedical engineers in the research and development sector of the medical device industry.

The Masters in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine will be attractive to clinical doctors with minimum of one year postgraduate experience, who are interested in furthering their careers in interventional medicine.

What you need to know

Where is the course located?

Galway

What is the length of the course?

12 Months (1 Year) Full-time

When can I apply?

You can apply today

When does the course start?

September

Placement options

Application Closing Date

Open for an application

Number of Places

25-50

Fees and Funding

Non-EU Tuition Fees

€ 18,540

Living Costs per year

€ 10,000

Application Fee

€ 60

Features and Benefits

  • After successful completion of the masters programme, graduates will have a better understanding of the field of interventional medicine.
  • Physicians are expected to obtain easier access to training programs in cardiology or interventional fellowship.
  • Career opportunities will be enhanced depending on students’ interest and background.
  • Engineers can apply for better positions within the MedTech sector. The master’s qualification will increase chances to be selected for PhD programmes.

Entry requirements

How to Apply

Once you are ready to start your application, please click on APPLY NOW

As part of your application, you will be required to submit:

  • Your academic history and transcripts (Actual and/or Predicted Grades)
  • Proof of English proficiency (typically IELTS or TOEFL scores)
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • A copy of your passport
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
  • Extra requests for certain courses

Minimum entry requirements

Applicants will be expected to possess a good quality undergraduate degree (at least an upper second class honors standard 2:1 academic qualification). The medical graduates/doctors applying will require minimum one year’s postgraduate experience.

English Requirements

Medicine (No less than 6.5 in any Component)
[This requirement applies to incoming first year students only]
IELTS: 6.5 Overall
TOEFL: 88
Pearson (PTE): 61
Duolingo English Test (DET)**: 110
• Temporary measure for 2020 only in response to COVID-19

Special Entry Requirements

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Career Prospects

After successful completion of the masters programme, graduates will have a better understanding of the field of interventional medicine. Career opportunities will be enhanced depending on students’ interest and background. Physicians are expected to obtain easier access to training programs in cardiology or interventional fellowship. Engineers can apply for better positions within the MedTech sector. The master’s qualification will increase chances to be selected for PhD programmes.

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