Course Overview

The Discipline 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.

Programmes Available

Structured PhD (full-time, four years)
Structured PhD (part-time, six years)
Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System

Associated

Learning Outcomes

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.

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

Research Areas

  • Barium imaging of colon cancer
  • Orally administered negative contrasting agents in abdominal CT scanning
  • Computer tomography of pulmonary sarcoid.
  • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
  • Ultrasound and guided biopsy
  • Investigation of blunt renal trauma

Researcher Profiles

Professor Peter McCarthy
E: peter.mccarthy@bsi.ie
https://www.universityofgalway.ie/radiology/
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Prostate imaging

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

Mary Drury
T +353 91 544 653
E mary.drury@universityofgalway.ie