Masters (MS) in Biology in Ireland
11 masters programmes in biology at 5 universities in Ireland are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 26,985 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 21,439 USD and 29,500 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Biology programmes
11 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Marine Biology | University College Cork | Master's | 26,985 USD |
| Master in Biological and Biomolecular Science | University College Dublin | Master's | 32,382 USD |
| Master in Clinical & Diagnostic Biochemistry | University College Dublin | Master's | 29,500 USD |
| Master in Bioinformatics & Computational Biology | University College Cork | Master's | 22,079 USD |
| Master in Food Microbiology | University College Cork | Master's | 26,985 USD |
| Master in Molecular Cell Biology with Bioinnovation | University College Cork | Master's | 26,985 USD |
| Master in Biological & Biomolecular Science (Negotiated Learning) | University College Dublin | Master's | 29,500 USD |
| Master in Biomolecular Science Online | University of Limerick | Master's | 19,500 USD |
| Master in Life Sciences Leadership | Technological University Dublin | Master's | 31,541 USD |
| Master in Molecular and Analytical Biosciences | University of Limerick | Master's | 20,800 USD |
| Master in MSc BIOLOGY | Maynooth University | Master's | 18,107 USD |
Specialisations within biology
Biology 5 Biochemistry 2 Life Sciences 2 Biological Sciences 1 Biosciences 1
Universities for biology in Ireland
Masters (MS) in Biology in Ireland: common questions
- How many biology programmes are there in Ireland?
- 11 biology masters programmes at 5 universities in Ireland are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a biology degree in Ireland cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in biology in Ireland is 26,985 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 21,439 USD and 29,500 USD per year.
- Can I study biology in Ireland in English?
- Yes — 100% of the biology programmes in Ireland in our catalogue are taught in English (11 of 11).
- Are any of these biology programmes available online?
- 1 of the 11 programmes in Ireland are delivered online or by distance learning.
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