Earth & Ocean Sciences - Structured
All PhD students in the College of Science will enrol in a Structured PhD.
| Award Name | Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 10 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 10 NFQ |
Duration
Structured PhD, full-time
Entry Requirements
To be eligible to enter on a programme of study and research for the degree of PhD you must have reached a high honours standard at the examination for the primary degree or presented such evidence as will satisfy the Head of School and the College of your fitness.
Further information
Fees: EU €5,750 p.a. (€5,890 including levy) 2024/25
Fees: Non EU €15,000 p.a. (€15,140 including levy) 2024/25
Extra Information
EU Part time: Year 1 €4,250 p.a. (€4,390 including levy) 2024/25
All students, irrespective of funding, must pay the student levy of €140.
Course Code: PHDS-EOSC
Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System
Short summary of the research area.
Clusters
Biogeoscience Group
Studies of the Irish sea floor and marine—groundwater interactions.
Geofluids Group
Investigations into the role of fluids in the mineralogical, chemical, and structural evolution of the Earth's crust.
Magmatic Studies Group
Investigations into the petrogenesis of magmatic and related rocks.
Oceanography Group
Studying physical, chemical and biological interactions in the oceans.
Important: Applicants must speak to the research group leader before applying
Physical habitat mapping
Caledonian/Variscan geology
Other geological topics
Marine geophysics
Land-based geophysics
Hydrogeology
Physical oceanography
Chemical oceanography
Palaeontology and Evolution
Carbonate Sedimentology
Metals in Groundwater
Coastal Karstic Aquifers
Integrated catchment management
Sedimentary Provenance (new techniques and applications)
“Source to Sink” modelling of sedimentary basins
Evolution of modern and ancient large-scale drainage systems
Climate records in sedimentary archives
Ocean acidification
Carbon cycling in coastal waters
Trace element cycling in coastal waters
Prof. Peter Croot
T +353 91 492 194
E peter.croot@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/eos/ | www.nuigalway.ie/courses/graduate/ocean_research.html