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Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Structured PhD)
Course Overview
The Discipline 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.Programmes Available
Structured PhD (full-time, four years)
Structured PhD (part-time, six years)
Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
Structured PhD (part-time, six years)
Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
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Learning Outcomes
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.
Additional entry requirements
Candidates may be required to submit a research proposal for consideration by the School as part of their application.
Additional entry requirements
Candidates may be required to submit a research proposal for consideration by the School as part of their application.
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Research Areas
- Preterm labour
- Myometrial physiology
- Placental biology
- Fetal disorders
- Molecular aspects of parturition
- Obstetrics and cerebral palsy
Researcher Profiles
Prof. John Morrison
john.morrison@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/obsgyn/
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Preterm labour; foetal medicine; myometrial physiology.
Dr. Geraldine Gaffney
geraldine.gaffney@nuigalway.ie
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Obstetrics and cerebral palsy; thrombophilia in obstetrics; medical disorders in pregnancy.
Nephrology
Dr. Robert Coughlan / Dr. John Carey
bobbycoughlan@yahoo.ie / john.carey@hse.ie
Rheumatology
Course Fees
Fees: EU
€5,750 p.a. 2018/19
Fees: Non EU
€14,750 p.a. 2018/19
Extra Information
EU Part time: Year 1 [2018/19] €3,910. p.a.
Contact Us
Ms. Breda Kelleher
E: breda.kelleher nuigalway.ie
T: +353 91 493 537
E: breda.kelleher nuigalway.ie
T: +353 91 493 537
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