Surgery - Structured

Course Overview

Research facilities include the Surgical Research laboratories in the Clinical Science Institute, REMEDI, NCBES at NUI Galway and the Western Vascular Institute at University Hospital, Galway.



The Discipline of Surgery collaborates with national and international research institutions, e.g. Cancer Research UK, EMBL, and the Mayo Clinic. Researchers are affiliated with the Galway Cancer Initiative.



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

PhD 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.



Additional entry requirements

Candidates may be required to submit a research proposal for consideration by the School as part of their application.

Course Code: PHDS-SURG



Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

Structured PhD (full-time, four years)

Structured PhD (part-time, six years)

Breast cancer


Population genetics

Molecular profiling

Role of stem cells in metastasis

Mestastatis prevention

Early detection


Colorectal cancer

Molecular profiling

Orthopaedic surgery

Ischaemia/Reperfusion

Wound healing


Cardiovascular

Stem cells in arthritis (with REMEDI)

Hyperbaric oxygen