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(Structured PhD) Nursing and Midwifery

Ireland

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What will I learn?

This Structured PhD is available as a four-year full-time programme and as a six-year part-time programme (360 ECTS).

Each student must obtain 30 ECTS during their PhD programme. Students select modules in consultation with their supervisor. There are a number of professional skills modules available, as well as advanced discipline-specific modules.

Research Areas

The School’s research interests, expertise and activities are centred on the following themes:

  • Healthy and Active Ageing
  • Maternity Care and Women’s Health
  • Randomised Trials and Evidence Synthesis

Which department am I in?

College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
€15,000.00 (US$ 16,191) per year
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

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

13 January 2025

Venue

University of Galway

University Road,

Galway,

Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

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. Candidates will be required to submit a well-developed research proposal for consideration by the School as part of their application.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall no less than 6.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (20 Listening, 20 Speaking, 24 Writing, 19 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 61 in any one component.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Galway

While situated in one of the smaller university cities globally, Galway has a far-reaching reputation for excellent research and study programmes.

  • Four excellent colleges offering a wide selection of courses
  • Excellent reputation for teaching excellence and research
  • Exceptionally high graduate employment rates
  • Study in a city regularly voted one of the world’s friendliest

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