Biostatistics - Structured

Course Overview

All PhD students in the College of Science will enrol in a Structured PhD: www.nuigalway.ie/science/rgroups.html



Short summary of the research area

Biostatistics involves the design, analysis and interpretation of clinical trials, observational studies of disease causation, diagnostic test evaluations and medical imaging studies. The research is carried out in collaboration with the HRB Clinical Research Facility University of Galway. On completion the student will be well-equipped to take on a position as a statistician in government or industry or to continue in a PhD program in Biostatistics.

To be eligible to enter on a programme of study and research for the degree of PhD you must have reached a high honours standard at the examination for the primary degree or presented such evidence as will satisfy the Head of School and the College of your fitness.

Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

Structured PhD, full-time

Research Areas


This involves more applied work in the medical area, typically in collaboration with the Clinical Research Facility at NUI Galway. Topics include clinical trials, survival analysis, and registry-based studies.