NFQ Level 9, Major Award

This MSc can be taken over 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time from the date of first registration for the programme.

The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries has approved subject-level exemption status for the MSc programme in Actuarial Science at UCC in respect of their first 8 Core Technical subjects. Students may be recommended for exemption from the Institute’s own professional examinations in up to 7 of these Core Technical subjects by performing sufficiently well in the corresponding examinations of this MSc programme.

Entry Requirements
Candidates must have (i) obtained at least a second class honours primary degree in engineering, finance, physical or mathematical sciences, or equivalent, or in a degree with a strong numerate content (as determined by the programme committee) and (ii) to the satisfaction of the programme committee have demonstrated by their performance in relevant modules that they possess the numeracy skills required for this MSc degree programme. Graduates with a BSc in Financial Mathematics and Actuarial Science (FMAS graduates) are not eligible to apply for this programme. All candidates must ultimately be approved by the programme co‐ordinator. In the case of competition for places selection will be made on the basis of the candidate's primary degree results and interview performance (if required).

Candidates, for whom English is not their primary language, should possess an IELTS of 6.5 (or TOEFL equivalent) in each individual category.

Programme Requirements

Part 1
*Core modules (50 credits)
PA6007 Market Analysis Methods for Actuarial Science (10 credits)
ST6001 Theory of Annuities - Certain for Actuarial Science (10 credits)
ST6002 Applied Financial Reporting Methods for Actuarial Science (10 credits)
ST6003 Probability & Mathematical Statistics for Actuarial Science (10 credits)
ST6004 Mortality Studies and Life Table Analysis for Actuarial Science (10 credits)

Elective Modules (10 credits)
ST6006 Insurance Risk Modelling for Actuarial Science (10 credits)
or
ST6010 Current Topics in Statistical Applications to Actuarial Science (10 credits).

*Were a student to enter the programme with sufficient background knowledge, as determined by the programme co-ordinator, in one of the above core modules, then that student would take both electives specified.

Part II
Core module (20 credits)
ST6009 Application of Core Technical Research Methodologies in Actuarial Science (20 credits)

Elective modules (10 credits)
ST6005 Life Contingencies for Actuarial Science (10 credits)
or
ST6008 Applied Financial Modelling and Risk Stochastics for Actuarial Science (10 credits)

Part-time students take modules ST6001, ST6003 and PA6007 in Year 1 and the remaining modules, including electives where appropriate, in Year 2.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2016/2017.

Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science
Students who obtain an overall aggregate mark of not less than 480/1200 marks (40%) in the taught modules ST6001, ST6002, ST6003, ST6004, ST6006 and PA6007, pass modules to the value of at least 50 credits and obtain a mark of not less than 30% in any remaining module, but either fail to achieve the requisite grade of 50% across the taught modules to progress to Part II or do not wish to complete the Part II, may opt to be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Actuarial Science.

Learning Outcomes for MSc (Actuarial Science) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the theory of mathematical and statistical finance, actuarial finance methods, probability and statistical methods, survival models and market analysis as described by the syllabi of the first stage subjects of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries;
• Describe the fundamental theories, models and principles of Actuarial Science and carry out a wide range of calculations involved in financial decision making, valuation and risk modelling;
• Summarize and communicate, in written and oral form, actuarial models and techniques and present such summaries to technical and non-technical audiences;
• Analyse problems of a quantitative nature, encountered in the insurance, pensions and financial industry, and construct solutions to such problems using the tools and skills of modern actuarial practice including the use of statistical and mathematical computer packages and the use of spread sheet and database programmes;
• Enter graduate or research careers in actuarial fields with the ability to significantly contribute to the financial services industry and moreover to society as a whole in using skills and education to identify, assess, manage and quantify uncertainty and risk in various situations;
• Demonstrate the competences, skills and leadership qualities which ultimately lead to the title of Actuarial Fellow.

NFQ Level 9, Major Award

(Joint Degree between University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology)

This Masters Degree is a part-time programme which runs for 18 months over two academic years. Students must be registered for the whole duration of the programme.

Entry Requirements
A candidate for the MSc Degree in Biomedical Sciences must hold a Second Class Honours, Grade II Degree in Biomedical Sciences or an equivalent or related degree, or have reached an equivalent standard through completion of a relevant graduate diploma, graduate certificate in Biomedical Sciences or an approved professional or other qualification. Candidates with proven and relevant Biomedical experience may be considered for places following interview and assessment by the Director of the Biomedical Sciences postgraduate programme. Candidates with a relevant primary degree such as Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or a related degree may also be considered for places. The programme Director, the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science, UCC, and Cork Institute of Technology, must approve candidates. Selection will be made based on the candidate's performance in his/her primary degree and relevant experience. Delivery of the programme is subject to a minimum number of suitable, qualified candidates.

Programme Requirements
The programme will consist of lectures, a substantial research project which will be presented as a dissertation, tutorials and case studies, data analysis and assignments. A significant portion of case studies, data analysis and assignments will be carried out by the student in his/her own time in accordance with directed learning guidelines provided. The research project will usually be carried out in the place of work of the candidate. Candidates who complete the coursework examinations and dissertation aspects of the programme will be eligible for the award of MSc Degree in Biomedical Sciences.

Students take 90 credits as follows:
In Year 1 of the programme, candidates will complete two core modules and one elective module (to the value of 30 credits) from the core and elective modules on offer in that year. In Year 2 of the programme, candidates will complete two core and one elective module (to the value of 30 credits) from the core and elective modules on offer in that year. Candidates will commence the research project module (30 credits) at the beginning of Year 1 and will submit their dissertation for assessment before the end of Year 2.

Core Modules
BM6001 Molecular and Cellular Biology and Related Technologies (10 credits)
BM6002 Research Methods in Biomedical Sciences (10 credits)
BM6003 The Molecular Basis of Disease (10 credits)
BM6004 Laboratory Management in Biomedical Science (10 credits)
BM6005 Dissertation in Biomedical Science (30 credits)

Elective Modules
BM6007 Advanced Haematology (10 credits)
BM6008 Advanced Transfusion Service (10 credits)
BM6009 Advanced Microbial Pathogenesis (10 credits)
BM6010 Diagnostic and Public Health Microbiology (10 credits)
BM6011 Advanced Clinical and Physiological Biochemistry (10 credits)
BM6012 Endocrinology and Metabolic Disease (10 credits)
BM6013 Advanced Immunology (10 credits)
BM6014 Advanced Cellular Pathology (10 credits)

Module Semester Information for Year 1 may be found here. Module Semester Information for Year 2 may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2016/2017.

Continuing Professional Development
As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development, (CPD), approved candidates from the Biomedical Science professions may take one-off modules and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks. Candidates would receive credit for modules taken as CPD should they subsequently register for the full MSc Degree in Biomedical Sciences.

Learning Outcomes for MSc (Biomedical Sciences) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Integrate the principles of molecular biology and their application in diagnostics;
• Describe the molecular mechanisms responsible for common diseases;
• Outline how effective management strategies can ensure productivity, quality and safety in a diagnostic laboratory;
• Review the state-of-the-art in their area of Biomedical specialization;
• Discuss the principles of research, experimental design and scientific communication;
• Conduct independent research informed by a critique of empirical literature in the field of Biomedical Science;
• Demonstrate the written and oral communication skills appropriate for a professional practitioner.

NFQ Level 9, Major Award

The MSc is a full-time taught Master's Degree programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme. Students take taught modules in Semesters 1 and 2, followed by a research/development project from May to September.

Entry Requirements
Candidates must normally have obtained at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. Candidates who have obtained at least a First Class Honours in a Higher Diploma conversion course, such as the Higher Diploma in Applied Computing Technology offered at UCC will be considered. Applications from other suitably qualified candidates, or from those with equivalent technical experience/qualifications, will be considered.

Candidates from Grandes Écoles Colleges are also eligible to apply if they are studying a cognate discipline in an ENSEA or EFREI Graduate School and are eligible to enter the final year (M2) of their programme.

Programme Requirements
The Masters Degree consists of 90 credits: taught modules to the value of 60 credits and a research/development project to the value of 30 credits. The taught modules comprise core modules to the value of 30 credits and elective modules to the value of 30 credits. Students are required to seek approval of the Head of Department for their choice of elective modules, following consultation with the programme coordinator. Not all elective modules will be offered each year.

Students must choose modules as follows: core modules to the value of 30 credits, plus elective modules to the value of 15 credits chosen from Group I and elective modules to the value of 15 credits chosen from Group II, plus the Research/Development Project (30 credits). Students will have completed all taught modules and related examining prior to commencing the Research/Development Project.

Core Modules
CS6403 Case Studies in Computing Entrepreneurship (5 credits)
CS6406 Large-Scale Application Development and Integration 1 (5 credits)
CS6407 Large-Scale Application Development and Integration 2 (5 credits)
CS6408 Database Technology (5 credits)
CS6409 Information Storage and Retrieval (5 credits)
CS6410 Project Development Skills (5 credits)
CS6400 Dissertation in Computing Science (30 credits)

Elective Modules Group I
CS6301 Design of Cyber-Physical Systems (5 credits)
CS6311 Mobile Network Protocols (5 credits)
CS6312 Mobile Devices and Systems (5 credits)
CS6314 Mobile Applications Design (5 credits)
CS6320 Formal Methods for Distributed Systems (5 credits)
CS6321 Model-Based Software Development (5 credits)
CS6322 Optimisation (5 credits)
CS6402 Virtualisation Technologies (5 credits)

Elective Modules Group II
CS6313 Services and Mobile Middleware (5 credits)
CS6315 Mobile Systems Security (5 credits)
CS6316 Cellular Network Services (5 credits)
CS6317 Multimedia Technology in Mobile Networks (5 credits)
CS6323 Analysis of Networks and Complex Systems (5 credits)
CS6325 Network Security (5 credits)
CS6405 Datamining (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2016/2017.

Postgraduate Diploma in Computing Science
Students failing to achieve an aggregate of at least 60% across all modules but who achieve a pass in each of the taught modules at their first attempt graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Computing Science. Students may also opt to exit the programme and graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Computing Science provided they have achieved a pass in each module.

NFQ Level 9, Major Award

The MSc in Data Science and Analytics is a full-time programme running for 12 months or part-time over 24 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Students taking the course on a part-time basis will need to complete the 30 core credits plus 15 elective credits (of their choice) in year 1 and the remaining 15 credits of electives plus a 30 credit dissertation in year 2.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must have:

1. obtained either a second class honours level 8 primary degree (or equivalent) in computer science or mathematical sciences or
2. a second class honours level 8 primary degree (or equivalent) with a strong numerate content (e.g. engineering, finance, physics, biosciences or economics). In such cases the programme team must be satisfied that the numerate content is sufficient for entry to the programme and that applicants have an aggregate grade of a 2H2 in appropriate modules.

Applicants who do not meet the above standard entry requirements will also be considered if they have an undergraduate degree (at Level 7 or > Level 8) and a minimum of 5 years verifiable relevant industrial experience.

Applicants who do not have a primary degree will only be considered with a minimum of 10 years verifiable relevant industrial experience.

Candidates from Grandes Écoles Colleges are also eligible to apply if they are studying a cognate discipline in an ENSEA or EFREI Graduate School and are eligible to enter the final year (M2) of their programme.

Shortlisted applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements will be invited for interview.

Candidates, for whom English is not their primary language, should possess an IELTS score of 6.5, with no individual section lower than 6.0.

Programme Requirements

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Part 1 (60 credits)

Core Modules (30 credits) - All selections are subject to approval of the programme coordinator.

CS6405 Data Mining (5 credits)
ST6030 Foundations of Statistical Data Analytics (10 credits)
ST6033 Generalised Linear Modelling Techniques (5 credits)

Database modules:

Students who have adequate database experience take:
CS6408 Database Technology (5 credits) and
CS6409 Information Storage and Retrieval (5 credits)

Students who have not studied databases take:
CS6503 Introduction to Relational Databases (5 credits) and
CS6505 Database Design and Administration (5 credits)

Elective Modules (30 credits) - All selections are subject to approval of the programme coordinator.

Students must take at least 10 credits of CS (Computer Science) modules and at least 10 credits of ST (Statistics) modules from those listed below.

CS6322 Optimisation (5 credits)
CS6323 Analysis of Networks and Complex Systems (5 credits)
CS6509 Internet Computing for Data Science (5 credits)
ST6032 Stochastic Modelling Techniques (5 credits)
ST6034 Multivariate Methods for Data Analysis (10 credits)
ST6035 Operations Research (5 credits)
ST6036 Stochastic Decision Science (5 credits)

Programming:
Students who have adequate programming experience take:
CS6406 Large-Scale Application Development and Integration 1 (5 credits) and
CS6407 Large-Scale Application Development and Integration 2 (5 credits)

Students who have not studied programming take:
CS6506 Programming in Python (5 credits) and
CS6507 Programming in Python with Data Science Applications (5 credits)

Part 2 (30 credits)

Students select one of the following modules:
CS6500 Dissertation in Data Analytics (30 credits)
ST6090 Dissertation in Data Analytics (30 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2016/2017.

Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science and Analytics
Students who pass each of the taught modules may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science and Analytics.

Learning Outcomes for MSc (Data Science and Analytics) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Interpret large, heterogeneous data sources by comparing and selecting appropriate data analytic techniques, using software tools for data storage/management and analysis, machine learning, and probabilistic and statistical methods;
• Describe the fundamental theories, models and principles of statistical methods, and carry out a wide range of calculations involved in statistical decision making, modelling, hypothesis generation and inference;
• Describe the fundamental theories, models and principles of computational methods for storing, processing and performing inference on large data sets; examples include machine learning, data mining and probabilistic methods
• Manage large amounts of data using modern database tools, and understand the management implications of hardware, software and bandwidth constraints;
• Analyse data selected from a range of domains such as manufacturing, bio-informatics, marketing, social networking, finance, fraud detection, and drug discovery;
• Perform computational/statistical analyses and create visualizations to aid in understanding heterogeneous data;
• Summarize and communicate, in written and oral form, computational and statistical models and techniques, and be able to visualise this information in order to best present such summaries to technical and non-technical audiences;
• Analyse problems of a computational and/or quantitative nature, encountered in a range of types of large-scale data, and construct solutions to such problems using the tools and skills of modern data analytics, including the use of machine learning, statistical and mathematical computer packages, and the use of database programmes;
• Enter graduate or research careers in analytical fields, with the ability to significantly contribute in a broad range of industries (and moreover to society as a whole) in using skills and education to identify, assess, manage and quantify key findings (e.g., trends, risk, uncertainty) in various situations;
• Understand the privacy, legal and ethical issues associated with the storage and analysis of data.

Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science and Analytics (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Interpret large, heterogeneous data sources by comparing and selecting appropriate data analytic techniques, using software tools for data storage/management and analysis, machine learning, and probabilistic and statistical methods;
• Describe the fundamental theories, models and principles of statistical methods, and carry out a wide range of calculations involved in statistical decision making, modelling, hypothesis generation and inference;
• Describe the fundamental theories, models and principles of computational methods for storing, processing and performing inference on large data sets;
• Manage large amounts of data using modern database tools, and understand the management implications of hardware, software and bandwidth constraints;
• Analyse data selected from a range of domains such as manufacturing, bio-informatics, marketing, social networking, finance, fraud detection, and drug discovery;
• Perform computational/statistical analyses and create visualizations to aid in understanding heterogeneous data;
• Analyse problems of a computational and/or quantitative nature, encountered in a range of types of large-scale data, and construct solutions to such problems using the tools and skills of modern data analytics, including the use of machine learning, statistical and mathematical computer packages, and the use of database programmes.

NFQ Level 9, Major Award

The MSc in Exploration Field Geology is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Entry Requirements
To be eligible, candidates for the MSc in Exploration Field Geology must either (1) hold at least a Second Class Honours, Grade II degree or equivalent in a Geological/Earth Sciences area or a related relevant degree or (2) have reached an equivalent standard through completion of a relevant postgraduate qualification. In addition, where English is not the first language candidates must demonstrate written and spoken proficiency in English by achieving at least a score of 6.5 or higher in an IELTS test (International English Language Testing System). The number of places is limited and selection will be made on the candidate's performance in his/her primary degree and relevant experience.

Programme Requirements
Students in Part I take taught modules to the value of 60 credits involving field study, lectures, practicals, seminars, workshops, and self-directed learning. Students in Part II will also undertake a substantial Research Dissertation (GL6018) to the value of 30 credits in an area of Geology field study for submission by a date in September of the registration year as prescribed by the School of BEES. Students must pass all taught modules (Part I) and achieve an average mark of at least 50% across the taught modules in Part I to be eligible to submit the Research Dissertation (i.e. Part II of the programme (GL6018)).

Students take 90 credits as follows:
Part I (60 credits)
GL6002 Igneous and Metamorphic Terrain Mapping (10 credits)
GL6003 Coal Exploration (5 credits)
GL6005 Basin Analysis and Sedimentary Facies Analysis (10 credits)
GL6006 Geotechnical Investigations of Soils and Rocks (5 credits)
GL6007 Practical Offshore Geological Exploration (5 credits)
GL6008 Geological Application of Geographical Information Systems (5 credits)
GL6009 Field Exploration Methods and Professional Development (10 credits)
GL6011 Structural Geology for Hydrocarbon Exploration (5 credits)
GL6012 Structural Geology for Mineral Exploration (5 credits)
GL6013 Geology of Ore Deposits (5 credits)

Part II (30 credits)
GL6018 Dissertation in Field Geology (30 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2016/2017.

Postgraduate Diploma in Exploration Field Geology
Students who achieve at least 40% in each individual taught module, but either fail to achieve the requisite grade of 50% across the taught modules or do not wish to complete the Part II Research Dissertation, may opt to be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Exploration Field Geology.

Learning Outcomes for MSc (Exploration Field Geology) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• demonstrate advanced competence in field methods as applied to the exploration industry in sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic and deformed terrains;
• demonstrate advanced understanding of the principles and practice of coal exploration;
• demonstrate advanced understanding of the principles and practice of basin analysis as relevant to the hydrocarbon exploration industry;
• demonstrate advanced understanding of the principles and practice of offshore geological exploration;
• apply Geographical Information Systems for geological mapping and exploration geology purposes;
• test the geotechnical properties of rock and unconsolidated sediment with particular application to mining and quarrying;
• demonstrate advanced understanding of the principles and practice of field exploration geology methodologies e.g. regional sampling and core utilisation, to the level where the students will be able to plan and direct an exploration programme;
• be aware of health and safety issues associated with mineral and hydrocarbon industry;
• initiate independent research on a field geology topic;
• make in-depth analysis of original field and laboratory data;
• present findings from independent research in the form of a word processed document using IT skills.

Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Exploration Field Geology (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• demonstrate advanced competence in field methods as applied to the exploration industry in sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic and deformed terrains;
• demonstrate advanced understanding of the principles and practice of coal exploration;
• demonstrate advanced understanding of the principles and practice of basin analysis as relevant to the hydrocarbon exploration industry;
• demonstrate advanced understanding of the principles and practice of offshore geological exploration;
• apply Geographical Information Systems for geological mapping and exploration geology purposes;
• test the geotechnical properties of rock and unconsolidated sediment with particular application to mining and quarrying;
• demonstrate advanced understanding of the principles and practice of field exploration geology methodologies e.g. regional sampling and core utilisation, to the level where the students will be able to plan and direct an exploration programme;
• be aware of health and safety issues associated with mineral and hydrocarbon industry.

NFQ Level 9, Major Award

The MSc (Interactive Media) is a taught programme that may be taken full-time over 12 months or part-time over 24 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Entry Requirements
Graduates of any discipline who have achieved at least a Second Class Honours, Grade II degree, or those with an equivalent professional qualification, are eligible to apply, provided there is no significant overlap between their previous courses of study and the content of this course. Significant overlap may occur where candidates have pursued a Computer Science course with significant multimedia or digital media content. In these cases the Selection Committee will decide the eligibility of the candidate. Applicants without the requisite primary degree will be subject to the approval of the School and the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science.

Candidates from Grandes Écoles Colleges are also eligible to apply if they are studying in an ENSEA or EFREI Graduate School and are eligible to enter the final year (M2) of their programme, provided there is no significant overlap between their previous courses of study and the content of this course.

Programme Requirements
The Master's Degree consists of 90 credits consisting of taught modules for a total of 60 credits and a substantial project undertaken by the students for a total of 30 credits.

Core Modules
Full-time students are required to take the following 30 credits of core modules. Part-time students are required to take three of the following core modules in each year (15 credits), for a total of six separate modules over the two years (30 credits).
CS6100 Authoring (5 credits)
CS6101 Web Development for Digital Media (5 credits)
CS6102 Graphics for Interactive Media (5 credits)
CS6103 Audio and Sound Engineering (5 credits)
CS6104 Digital Video Capture and Packaging (5 credits)
CS6111 3D Graphics and Modelling (5 credits)

Full-time and part-time students are required to take a project as follows:
CS6200 Dissertation in Interactive Media (30 credits)

and
Full-time students are required to take 30 credits from the following elective modules. Part-time students are required to take three of the following elective modules in each year (15 credits), for a total of six separate modules over the two years (30 credits).
CS6105 Future and Emerging Interaction Technologies (5 credits)
CS6110 Animation (5 credits)
CS6112 Image Processing (5 credits)
CS6113 Internet-based Applications (5 credits)
CS6114 Digital Video Compression and Delivery (5 credits)
CS6115 Human Computer Interaction (5 credits)
CS6116 Mobile Multimedia (5 credits)
CS6117 Audio Processing (5 credits)
CS6118 Speech Processing (5 credits)
CS6119 Interactive Visualisation (5 credits)
CS6120 Intelligent Media Systems (5 credits)

Note: Not all elective modules may be offered in a particular year.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2016/2017.

Postgraduate Diploma in Interactive Media
Students who successfully achieve the pass standard in the examination may opt not to proceed to the digital media project and may opt instead to be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Interactive Media.

Learning Outcomes for MSc (Interactive Media) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Describe the technologies of interactive media production;
• Identify the elements that are likely to make for effective interactive media;
• Evaluate a range of digital formats (digital images, websites, digital sound and video, 3D models) and other specialist aspects of interactive media production;
• Apply theoretical models and concepts to issues surrounding interactive media;
• Use programming techniques and specialist applications to develop interactive media applications;
• Work as individuals and together in teams;
• Plan, implement and deliver a practical interactive media production.

NFQ Level 9, Major Award

The MSc in Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation is a full-time programme that runs for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Entry Requirements
i) For the MSc Programme in Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation, applicants must possess an honours primary degree (minimum 2.1 honours or equivalent) in the biological sciences, medicine or pharmaceutical sciences. Graduates with a Second Class Honours Grade II degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis provided there is substantial and relevant experience and subject to the approval of the Director of the MSc Programme in Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation.

ii) Candidates must be approved by the MSc in Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation course team and/or the course Director. The number of places is limited and decisions on selection to the programme will be made on the basis of the candidate’s performance in his/her primary degree, personal statement and interview with the following criteria being considered:

▪ academic qualifications
▪ research experience and focus
▪ quality of the Personal Statement
▪ recommendation letters from two academic referees

Applicants must be able to undertake full-time study to the value of 90 credits over 12 months. Part-time study for this programme is not available.

Programme Requirements:
Students take 90 credits as follows:

Core Modules:
IS6306 Technology and Business Planning (5 credits)
MG6705 Marketing for Technology Entrepreneurs (5 credits)
ML6002 Biological and Clinical Perspectives of Human Disease (10 credits)
ML6003 Scientific Communication of Current Topics in Molecular Cell Biology (5 credits)
ML6004 Cell and Molecular Biology (10 credits)
ML6005 Molecular Techniques in the Life Sciences (5 credits)
ML6006 Human Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering Techniques (5 credits)

Research Module
ML6001 Molecular Cell Biology Research Dissertation (40 credits)

Elective Modules
Students select one of the following modules:
AC6301 Innovation Finance (5 credits)
IS6307 Creativity and Opportunity Recognition (5 credits)
LW6104 Intellectual Property Law for High-Tech Entrepreneurs (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2017 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2016/2017.

Postgraduate Certificate in Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation
Students passing modules to the value of at least 30 credits (including ML6004, ML6006, ML6002 and ML6005) and achieving an aggregate pass across all taught modules to the value of 50 credits may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation. Similarly, students who pass the taught modules and do not wish to complete the research dissertation may opt to be conferred with a Postgraduate Certificate in Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Display advanced theoretical knowledge and practical understanding in the area of Molecular Cell Biology.
• Describe the basis and application of laboratory methods used in Molecular Cell Biology Research including state-of-the-art techniques and their limitations.
• Develop and complete an independent research project addressing emerging questions in Molecular Cell Biology, and acquire transferable skills in experimental design and critical analysis, written and oral communication and project management.
• Investigate the current approaches used in patient diagnosis, and treatment options available for the management of different diseases including cancer, infectious and inflammatory diseases and neurodegeneration through a programme module taught predominantly by clinicians.
• Source, review, critically assess and evaluate relevant primary literature and summarize material for presentation to peers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the structure of the Biotechnology Industry and best-practice Intellectual Property Management.
• Integrate science and business skills and develop a Marketing and Business plan for a fledgling Biotech company.
• Describe the financial processes of biotech innovation.
• Develop professional practice skills including team-work, negotiation, presentation, writing and oral communication etc.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Display advanced theoretical knowledge and practical understanding in the area of Molecular Cell Biology.
• Understand the basis and application of laboratory methods used in Molecular Cell Biology Research including state-of-the-art techniques and a knowledge of their limitations.
• Investigate the current approaches used in patient diagnosis, and treatment options available for the management of different diseases including cancer, infectious and inflammatory diseases and neurodegeneration through a programme module taught predominantly by clinicians.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the structure of the Biotechnology Industry and best-practice Intellectual Property Management.
• Integrate science and business skills and develop a Marketing and Business plan for a fledgling Biotech company.
• Describe the financial processes of biotech innovation.
• Develop professional practice skills including team-work, negotiation, presentation, writing and oral communication etc.