Programme Fees & Funding
Programme Funding
Since 2024, the BioInnovate Programme has been supported through Enterprise Ireland’s Innovators’ Initiative, a national initiative co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. This support enables BioInnovate to offer a world-class, fully funded innovation training experience for professionals passionate about improving healthcare.
Participants in the BioInnovate Programme receive a tax-free scholarship totalling €38,000 over the 10-month duration. This includes a monthly stipend of €3,600 from August 2026 to May 2027, with a final bonus payment of €2,000 awarded upon submission of the diploma report or master’s thesis
As a full-time and immersive programme, BioInnovate requires participants’ complete commitment. The scholarship is available to those not in employment or running their own business during the programme and who fully attend and participate in all scheduled activities.
Academic Registration & Fees
In addition to the scholarship, programme fees of up to €5,750 are covered, allowing participants to focus fully on their innovation journey. Please note that non-EU participants may be subject to higher academic fees in line with University of Galway’s postgraduate fee structure.
All participants are registered for the Postgraduate Diploma in BioInnovation, which includes continuous assessment and the submission of a diploma report at the end of the programme. There is also the option to transfer to the MSc in BioInnovation, which involves additional research work following the 10-month programme and the completion of a master’s thesis.
Below is a breakdown of the post-graduate awards and the fees associated with each for 2026/2027
PG Dip BioInnovation
1PDB1 - 60ECTs – Taught Full-Time
|
Module |
ECTS |
Type |
Teaching Period |
|
GS520: BioInnovate I Core: Needs Finding to Concept Generation-Continuous Assessment |
10 |
Core |
Semester 1 |
|
GS522: BioInnovate II Core: Concept Development and Implementation-Continuous Assessment |
10 |
Core |
Semester 2 |
|
BME6100: BioInnovate III: Innovation Project- Project 1 |
40 |
Core |
10 Months |
Fee Structure 2026/2027: PG Dip BioInnovation – 1PDB1
- EU postgrad € €3,800*
- NON-EU postgrad € €8,650*
*Students are also liable for the student levy fee €140.00. Participants must pay this in advance of the programme starting.
MSc BioInnovation
1MBI1 – 90 ECTs – Research Full-Time
|
Module |
ECTS |
Type |
Teaching Period |
|
GS601: BioInnovate I Core: Needs finding to Concept Generation - Continuous Assessment |
15 |
Core |
Semester 1 |
|
GS600: BioInnovate II Core: Concept Development and Implementation -Continuous Assessment |
15 |
Core |
Semester 2 |
|
GS602 Research Dissertation |
60 |
Core |
12 Months |
Fee Structure 2026/2027: MSc BioInnovation – 1MBI1
- EU fees €8,750 p.a.*
- NON-EU fees €28,000 p.a. *
*Students are also liable for the student levy fee €140.00. Participants must pay this in advance of the programme starting.
https://www.universityofgalway.ie/student-fees/student-levy/#
BioInnovate is supported under the Innovators' Initiative Programme co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021-2027. Learn More
