Health Promotion Structured PhD Programme
Join an active and competitive PhD research programme in health promotion at the University of Galway.
Best for:Best for graduate students holding a high honours degree in health promotion or related disciplines who want to pursue advanced doctoral research.
Overview
The Discipline of Health Promotion at the University of Galway offers a highly competitive structured PhD research programme designed to prepare graduates for national and international careers as postdoctoral researchers, lecturers, and academic leaders. The programme is embedded within a dedicated academic center and connects closely with related disciplines such as nursing, psychology, and primary care. Candidates work alongside experienced academic supervisors to conduct rigorous independent research. Successful applicants are expected to drive their research projects forward, meet milestone requirements, and contribute to the academic community.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent and original academic research under faculty supervision
- Prepare and develop a comprehensive research proposal for school review
- Participate in structured doctoral training modules and seminars
- Engage with related academic disciplines such as nursing, psychology, and primary care
- Draft scholarly publications and present research findings at academic conferences
- Fulfill institutional milestone assessments and progress reviews throughout the candidature
Requirements
Degree required: High honours standard in a relevant academic discipline at primary degree level or equivalent
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; standard institutional English language proficiency requirements apply
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background in health promotion or a related discipline
- Demonstrated capability to formulate and execute independent research
- Prior academic writing and critical analysis skills
- Secured support from an approved academic staff member willing to supervise the research
- Applicants must hold an approved primary degree with a high honours standard
- Applicants must secure formal agreement from an approved College supervisor
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted online through the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System. Candidates must ensure they have secured the support of an approved academic supervisor and prepared any required research proposals prior to applying.
- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal
- Proof of academic qualifications
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