Biochemistry Research Doctorate

Biochemistry PhD Programme

Biochemistry at the University of Galway has a great history of attracting national and international PhD students every year, with more than 40 PhD students currently registered. Our research funding sources are widespread and include national and international funding agencies, as well as a variety of industrial partners. Our PhD students choose the University of Galway because of our excellent research facilities, the high quality of research being conducted and our outstanding publication history.

Our PhD degree programme is a structured programme that is primarily based on carrying out scientific research and the submission of a PhD research thesis by the end of the four-year period.  As part of the structured programme students complete developmental modules to enhance their professional transferable skills, which are required to succeed in the modern work environment. Such course include core and elective choices.

Normally students will take 30 credits through these modules.

All students entering a PhD programme in Biochemistry enter the structured PhD programme and, as well as produce the research thesis, take extra courses in order to improve personal and professional skills which are relevant to the modern work environment.

Contact the Biochemistry Postgraduate Studies Director for additional information or with further queries on Research postgraduate opportunities.