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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.
Research & Innovation
Our research is unified under three interconnected themes that support the development of targeted, effective and patient-centred treatments across the lifespan. Our work spans fundamental cell and molecular science, systems physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical formulation, drug delivery, medical device innovation and clinical pharmacy practice.
We collaborate with healthcare partners, research institutes and industry to translate scientific discoveries into improved patient outcomes.
Research Themes
Brain, Behaviour & Neuroimmune Health
Understanding neurochemical, molecular and immune pathways that influence pain, stress, mood and neurodegenerative conditions.
Lifelong Health: Development, Ageing & Human Adaptation
Investigating how reproductive biology, development, ageing, exercise and stress shape human function, resilience and wellbeing.
Therapeutics, Medicines & Medical Technologies
Advancing drug discovery, pharmaceutical formulation, drug delivery, clinical pharmacy practice and medical device innovation to improve therapeutic outcomes.
Flagship Focus: Ocular Therapeutics & Vision Science:
Developing treatments for cataract, corneal and retinal disease through ocular cell biology, disease modelling, targeted drug delivery and ophthalmic medical device development.
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