Anaesthesia - Structured
The Discipline of Anaesthesia 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.
| Award Name | Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 10 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 10 NFQ |
Duration
Structured PhD (full-time, four years)
Structured PhD (Part-time, six years)
Structured MD, full-time
Structured MD, part-time
MSc by Research (Full-time, 2 years)
MSc by Research (Part-time, 3 years)
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.
MD candidates should normally have a high honours standard in Medicine from the University of Galway or possess a qualification deemed to be equivalent. Candidates shall be eligible to register onto the MD programme, three years after obtaining the Degree of Bachelor of Medicine. The application will also require support of an academic staff member who is approved by the College to supervise the research in terms of its nature and scope.
MSc candidates to discuss requirements with potential supervisor.
Additional entry requirements
Candidates may be required to submit a research proposal for consideration by the School as part of their application.
Further information
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.
Structured PhD (full-time, four years)
Structured PhD (Part-time, six years)
Structured MD, full-time
Structured MD, part-time
MSc by Research (Full-time, 2 years)
MSc by Research (Part-time, 3 years)
Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
Research Areas
Gene and Stem Cell therapies for Acute Lung Injury
Therapeutic Hypercapnia and Acute Lung Injury
Postoperative Analgesia
Evaluation of Medical Devices
Critical Care Utilisation and Requirement
Ms. Marian Fannon
T +353 91 495 662
E anaesthesia@universityofgalway.ie