Physiology - Structured

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.

Course Code: PHDS-PHYS

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

Structured PhD (full-time, four years).

Research Areas


Neurotoxicity, neurodegeneration and neuroprotection

Reproductive physiology

Liver microcirculation and regeneration

Skeletal muscle plasticity and muscular dystrophy

Epithelial physiology and electrophysiology

Neuroinflammation, mood disorders and pain

Gastric function; Diabetes Mellitus