Saturday, April 19, 2008

Extension of deadline for application to MSc/PG Cert programmes to end of May 2008

Due to some difficulties being experienced by some candidates while trying to access the online application system (PAC) yesterday, the deadline is being extended to the 30th of May 2008. Even though we have already recieved a large number of appications (24) we are prepared to consider some more over the next month or so. Amendments will be made to the deadline information on PAC, as soon as possible.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

The future of the Irish Biosciences Sector in Ireland

Marina Murphy's article of the status and future of the Bioscience sector in Ireland makes for interesting reading. In essence, the article suggests that the Bio-pharma industries in Ireland have a strong future, particularly with recent large-scale investments by the likes of Wyeth.
Have a look at the article through the following link:

http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/innovation/2008/0414/1207899433810.html

Monday, April 14, 2008

Applications for new course intake - Deadline

This blogsite is mainly for those currently taking, or considering enrolling in, the part-time, distance-learning MSc in Biomedical Science offered by the National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Science at NUI Galway. This course features an exciting mix of subjects and is ideally suited to those currently working in industry or in a related academic/educational post. It has a flexible structure whereby it is possible to take a PgCert, a PgDip or (after successful completion of a relevant project) the MSc.

In this blog, my aim is to highlight some interesting resources, news items and developments in the broad area of Biomedical Science that I think might be of interest to students on the course, or indeed to a wider public (If you have any items you'd like to suggest for inclusion, just drop me an email). Please feel free to subscribe to this blog or just come back regularly to catch the latest news.

If you are interested in joining the course (either PgCert or MSc) please note that applications for the next course (beginning in late August/early September) are due in by Friday April 18th using the online application system. You can find full details in the links at the side and at the official course website.

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Regenerating our bodies - Alan Russell

A Professor of Surgery and of Chemical Engineering, Alan Russell introduces some of the concepts of regenerative medicine in this talk from TED in 2006.