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Courses
Courses
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Accessibility & LanguageSchool of Natural Sciences
Postgraduate
Taught Programmes, Research Masters, Structured Masters, Structured PhDs
Undergraduates
We offer:
Four BSc degree awards for students Studying science (Botany & Plant Sciences, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Physics & Zoology)
Five direct entry degree programmes (Environmental Science, Environmental Health & Safety, Earth and Ocean Science, Marine Science & Physics with Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Climate, Theoretical).
Our programmes are recognised internationally for excellence by awards.
Research
Within the School, research in its ten Research Centres/Clusters spans all levels of biological organization, from molecular and cell biology, through research at the organismal level, to the study of populations, communities and ecosystems, with integrated links to geoscience and energy-related research.
Postgraduates
Post-graduate research degrees
The School of Natural Sciences is defined by our research. The School generates c. €10m of research income annually and offers exciting M.Sc. by research and Ph.D. programmes in cutting edge areas of scientific and technological research.
Post-graduate taught programmes
The School offers six excellent taught postgraduate programmes at MSc level delivered by award-winning lecturers.
Driving excellence in Scientific Research and Education
Our mission is to advance teaching, research, science and technology for the betterment of humanity through excellence in both scientific training and research. Our people have a passion for discovery and knowledge generation, expertise in state-of-the-art technologies, a flair for innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as a commitment to communicate their passion and knowledge to students, colleagues and the public. We want like-minded students and professionals to join us!
International Students
The School of Natural Sciences has broad horizons, and we provide a friendly and supportive environment for international students. We welcome undergraduates into our degree programmes from across the world as full time students, and on exchange programmes such as Erasmus and Junior Year Abroad as well as via links with universities in North America and Asia. We also offer a wide variety of taught MSc programmes that attract students from across the globe, while our very active research community has opportunities for talented and ambitious postgraduate research students of all nationalities.
Explore - Science education and engagement
The School is committed to developing innovative research, training and engagement programmes to promote the awareness and engagement of the Irish public with science and technology. Our Eco- Explorers programmes engage many students, parents and members of the public each year.
Public Engagement and Outreach
The School of Natural of Sciences academics and researchers are regularly involved in outreach and public engagement in Science. In addition, the school of Natural Sciences is supporting one Educational Outreach programmes:
and two campus-based museums :
