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About University of Galway
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Postgraduate Studies through Research
The Green Biosciences postgraduate studies can be explored through research by MSc or Green Biosciences (Structured PhD).
The faculty members conduct an extensive range of research and innovation activities and projects, ranging from fundamental research on genetics and epigenetics, to applied interdisciplinary research on agriculture and food systems to improve sustainable development outcomes, particularly with developing country partners.
Activities have spanned crop biotechnology, genetics, epigenetics, agricultural research (plants, livestock, microbiomes, viruses), genetic resources, agrobiodiversity, health and nutrition, disease diagnostics, climate science, geoinformatics, remote sensing, rural energy access, social and participatory sciences, entrepreneurship & innovation, policies and institutions, education/training and sustainable development.
Scholarships and Funding Information
The School of Biological & Chemical Sciences offers Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students. Further information is available here.PGT Scholarships
How to apply
To undertake a Postgraduate degree by research in Green Biosciences, students should contact a potential supervisor, arrange matters with him/ her and then apply through the Postgraduate Applications Centre. Details of the faculty members and their research interests are given here and their research groups here.
Further information
Director of Postgraduate Research Studies for Green Biosciences is Dr Peter McKeown. Please email him if you wish to discuss applying for a PhD or MSc Research in Green Biosciences.
Postgraduate Taught programmes
Postgraduate Masters are provided by Green Biosciences faculty through the award winning programmes Msc AgriFood Sustainability & Technology and Msc Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security. We invite you to explore the prospectuses for these courses in the links below.
