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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Accessibility & LanguageGS Modules
Check out the Postgraduate Research Mentoring Programme and get in touch if you wish to take part (not currently on offer)
Check out the Research Development Centre (RDC) at Researcher Development Centre - University of Galway for upcoming workshops and events. The RDC is an initiative of the offices of the VPR and Graduate Studies to support the continuing professional development of all our researchers, from Postgraduate to Senior Fellows, at the University of Galway.
GS Modules
- Supervisor approval is required for all modules (except GS506 - Teaching and Learning).
- Check that the module/s are available to take under your structured research programme.
- Each module can only be taken for credit once.
- Please click on module codes for module description.
- Canvas is not used for most of the GS modules. In these cases, contact module owner or student supervisor for further information.
GS modules assessed by supervisor
| Module Code | Title | ECTS |
| GS501 | Seminar Programme or Conference Participation | 5 |
| GS502 | Participation in Journal Club Programme | 5 |
| GS505 | Graduate Research Skills | 5 |
| GS508 | Formulating a Research Project Proposal | 5 |
| GS509 | Participation in Workshops/Courses | 5 |
| GS5103 | Conference Organisation | 5 |
| GS5107 | Work-based Placement 1 | 5 |
| GS5108 | Work-based Placement 2 | 10 |
| GS5109 | Work-based Placement 3 | 15 |
| GS511 | Research Placement 1 | 5 |
| GS513 | Research Placement 2 | 10 |
| GS514 | Research Placement 3 | 15 |
| GS515 | Research Paper Publication | 5 |
| GS526 | Oral/Poster communication | 5 |
| GS527 | Clinical Skill Development 1 | 5 |
| GS528 | Clinical Skill Development 2 | 5 |
| GS529 | Clinical Skill Development 3 | 5 |
| GS532 | Introduction to Psychopharmacology (BAP) | 5 |
| GS536 | Communication & Outreach | 5 |
GS modules (with module owners)
| Contact Person | Module Code |
Title | ECTS |
| GS506 | Teaching & Learning | 5 | |
| john.newell@universityofgalway.ie | GS507 | Statistical Methods for Research (Available to Structured PhD/MD students for credit in the first instance due to limited places) | 5 |
| irina.ruppo@universityofgalway.ie | GS5104 |
Intensive Writing Workshop (You must contact Irina before registering for this module). |
5 |
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MODULE NOT GOING AHEAD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE In order to meet GRC annual review requirements (noted in form GS 030 approved March 2024) you can complete the online research integrity training available (0 ECT). |
GS5110 | MODULE NOT GOING AHEAD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Research Integrity |
5 |
| martin.ohalloran@universityofgalway.ie | GS5112 | Idea to impact bootcamp - Design thinking training programme | 5 |
| innovationoffice@universityofgalway.ie | GS5113 | Innovation Impact Accelerator | 5 |
| yolanda.garcia@universityofgalway.ie | GS525 | Laboratory Animal Science Training (LAST) Ireland course | 5 |
| rosie.dunne@universityofgalway.ie | GS530 | Graduate Research Information Skills | 5 |
| lindsay.reid@universityofgalway.ie |
GS535 | Induction & Professional Development (College of Arts, Social Sciences and Celtic Studies only) | 5 |
