Course overview
The Discipline carries out research in a number of areas including the disorders of the central nervous system, electrophysiology, ovarian physiology, skeletal muscle physiology, diabetes mellitus and liver regeneration.
Physiology - Structured
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.
Additional entry requirements
Candidates may be required to submit a research proposal for consideration by the School as part of their application.
Duration
Structured PhD, full-timeGYP12 - College of MNHS
Structured PhD, part-time - GYP29 - College of MNHS
Structured PhD, full-time- GYR15 - College of Science
Structured PhD (full-time, four years)
Structured PhD (part-time, six years)
Structured MD (full-time) GYU41
Sturctured MD (part-time) GYU42
Further enquiries
W: www.nuigalway.ie/physiology/morephysioinfo.html#ContactPhysiol
T: 353 91 49 2761
Research areas
Areas of interest
Neurotoxicity, neurodegeneration and neuroprotection
Reproductive physiology
Liver microcirculation and regeneration
Skeletal muscle plasticity and muscular dystrophy
Epithelial physiology and electrophysiology
Neuroinflammation, mood disorders and pain
Gastric function; Diabetes Mellitus
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