Course Summary
Those undertaking a MPhil within the Discipline work closely with researchers from the centre, as either supervisors or expert advisors, in order toto ensure that the work is of high quality and has the potential to make a substantial contribution to the field of health promotion.
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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
To be eligible to enter a programme of study and research for the degree of PhD in Health Promotion, it is expected that applicants would have a Masters level qualification in Health Promotion or a relevant discipline or such other evidence as would satisfy the Head of Discipline AND evidence of an IELTS qualification minimum level 7 overall, and in each component.
Candidates may be required to submit a research proposal for consideration by the School as part of their application.
Application Details
Course Code: PHDS-HSHP
Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.
Fees
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
Extra Information
EU Part time: Year 1 4,250 p.a. (4,390 including levy) 2024/25
All students, irrespective of funding, must pay the student levy of 140.
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.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.