Course Overview

The Discipline offers supervision in a wide area of medical interest. To pursue either degree, potential candidates should discuss the matter with the Head of Department. 

Programmes Available

PhD (Radiology), part-time    
MD (Radiology), full-time    
MD (Radiology), part-time
MSc (Radiology, full-time: two years

Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System

Associated

Learning Outcomes

Entry Requirements

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.

MD candidates should normally have a high honours standard in Medicine from the University of Galway or possess qualification deemed to be equivalent. Candidates shall be eligible to register onto the MD programme, three years after obtaining the Degree of Bachelor of Medicine. The application will also require 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.

Who’s Suited to This Course

Current research projects

Current funded research opportunity

Work Placement

Related Student Organisations

Career Opportunities

Find a Supervisor / PhD Project

If you are still looking for a potential supervisor or PhD project or would like to identify the key research interests of our academic staff and researchers, you can use our online portal to help in that search

Research Areas

  • Barium imaging of colon cancer
  • Orally administered negative contrasting agents in abdominal CT scanning
  • Computer tomography of pulmonary sarcoid.
  • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
  • Ultrasound-guided biopsy
  • Investigation of blunt renal trauma

Researcher Profiles

Professor Peter McCarthy
peter.mccarthybsi.ie | https://www.universityofgalway.ie/radiology/

RESEARCH INTERESTS: 

Prostate imaging

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Course Fees

Fees: EU

€5,890 (tuition €5,750 + student levy €140) p.a. 2023/24

Fees: Non EU

€14,890 p.a. 2023/24

Extra Information

EU Part time: Year 1 €3,990 (inclusive of student levy €140) p.a. 2023/24

All students, irrespective of funding, must pay the student levy of €140.

Contact Us

Ms Mary Drury
E: mary.drury@universityofgalway.ie
T: +353 (91) 544 653