Course Overview

All PhD students in the College of Science will enrol in a Structured PhD

The research activity of the discipline covers a range of topics in both Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. These include solid mechanics and elasticity, numerical methods, quantum computation, conformal field theory, materials modelling, and mathematical biology. Members of the discipline are involved in joint projects with other research units within the University, such as the Stokes Cluster for Applied Mathematics or the Biomechanics Research Centre

Programmes Available

(Structured PhD) Applied Mathematics—4 years (full-time).
Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to enter on a programme of study and research for the degree of PhD you must have reached a high honours standard at the examination for the primary degree or presented such evidence as will satisfy the Head of School and the College of your fitness.

Current research projects

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