Bacteriology - Structured
The Discipline offers Structured PhDs in a wide area of medical interest. To pursue a degree, potential candidates should discuss the matter with the Head of Discipline; Prof. Martin Cormican or Dr. Dearbháile Morris.
| Award Name | Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 10 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 10 NFQ |
Duration
Structured PhD (full-time, four years)
Structured PhD (part-time, six years)
Structured MD (Bacteriology), full-time
Structured MD (Bacteriology), part-time
MSc by Research (Bacteriology), full-time
MSc by Research (Bacteriology), part-time
Entry Requirements
PhD candidates should normally have a high honours standard in a relevant academic discipline at primary degree level or equivalent together with the support of an academic staff member who is approved by the College to supervise the research in terms of its nature and scope.
Additional entry requirements
Candidates may be required to submit a research proposal for consideration by the School as part of their application.
Further information
Course Fees
Fees: EU
€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.
Course Code: PHDS-BACT
Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
Research Areas:
Salmonella campyolobacter
Antimicrobial resistance in human and animal pathogens
Debbie Monroe
T + 353 91 493 931
E debbie.monroe@universityofgalway.ie