Course Summary
The Discipline of Anaesthesia offers supervision in a wide area of medical interest. To pursue a Structured PhD degree, potential candidates should discuss the matter with the Head of Discipline.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
MD candidates should normally have a high honours standard in Medicine from the University of Galway or possess a qualification deemed to be equivalent. Candidates shall be eligible to register onto the MD programme, three years after obtaining the Degree of Bachelor of Medicine. The application will also require support of an academic staff member who is approved by the College to supervise the research in terms of its nature and scope.
MSc candidates to discuss requirements with potential supervisor.
Additional entry requirements
Candidates may be required to submit a research proposal for consideration by the School as part of their application.
Application Details
Structured PhD (full-time, four years)
Structured PhD (Part-time, six years)
Structured MD, full-time
Structured MD, part-time
MSc by Research (Full-time, 2 years)
MSc by Research (Part-time, 3 years)
Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
Fees
€5,750 p.a. (€5,890 including levy) 2024/25
Fees: Non EU
€15,000 p.a. (€15,140 including levy) 2024/25
Extra Information
EU Part time: Year 1 €4,250 p.a. (€4,390 including levy) 2024/25
All students, irrespective of funding, must pay the student levy of €140.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Duration
Structured PhD (Part-time, six years)
Structured MD, full-time
Structured MD, part-time
MSc by Research (Full-time, 2 years)
MSc by Research (Part-time, 3 years)