Course Summary
The Discipline of Podiatric Medicine is committed to conducting and disseminating high quality research to support and enhance the evidence-base for podiatry.
College Link
Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have an honours level (or equivalent international qualification) undergraduate degree in podiatry.
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.
Application Details
Course Code: PHD-HSPM MPHIL-HSPM MSc by Research (full-time) MSD1; MSc by Research (part-time) MSD2
Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
Fees
Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.