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Occupational Health and Hygiene

Occupational Health and Hygiene

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Course Overview

Research interests include studying the impact of the indoor environment on health. Much of our research involves the measurement or modeling of exposures to physical, chemical or biological hazards in occupational and domestic settings. Research also includes evaluating the impact of such exposures on health. Many of the research projects are multidisciplinary and involve collaborations with industrial partners.

Programmes Available

MSc, full-time and part-time

Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System. 

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Learning Outcomes

Entry Requirements

Candidates for the degree of PhD or MSc by research must have reached a high honours standard (minimum H2.2 [or equivalent international qualification] for an MSc) at the examination for the primary degree or presented such other evidence as will satisfy the Head of School and the College of his/her fitness.

Who’s Suited to This Course

Current research projects

Current funded research opportunity

Work Placement

Related Student Organisations

Career Opportunities

Find a Supervisor / PhD Project

If you are still looking for a potential supervisor or PhD project or would like to identify the key research interests of our academic staff and researchers, you can use our online portal to help in that search

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.

Contact Us

Dr. Marie Coggins
T +353 91 495 056
E marie.coggins@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/physics