Maynooth,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Biology in Maynooth Ireland | Maynooth University
Maynooth University
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Maynooth Ireland
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
15,000
(c. USD17,423.55)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Students enrolling in the Structured PhD Programme in Biology will receive guidance from seasoned researchers. The Biology Department's faculty consists of accomplished, active researchers qualified to mentor PhD candidates. Details about their research areas are available on the Biology Department's website (https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biology/our-research), and prospective students are encouraged to reach out directly to discuss potential PhD opportunities. Typically, though not always, funding for stipends, tuition, materials, equipment, and travel expenses comes from national or international research grants secured by supervisors through competitive processes. Alternatively, students may secure independent funding, such as Irish Research Council (IRC) scholarships. Maynooth University also offers awards like the John Hume Scholarship through annual competitions. Since extended funding beyond the standard 3-4 year timeframe is rarely available, students should plan their research and thesis completion accordingly. Each participant in the program will be assigned two supplementary mentors: an Advisor for ongoing support and an Assessor who provides yearly feedback on progress and assists in shaping future research directions alongside the Advisor.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have a recognised primary degree that is considered equivalent to Irish University primary degree level. Usually a first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant biological subject is required. Additional qualifications such as an MSc degree or relevant work experience may also be taken into consideration.
IELTS - 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band; TOEFL internet-based test iBT: 90 with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all other sections; Pearson Test of English - 63 with no less than 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section; Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120 with no less than 110 in literacy, conversation, and comprehension subscores and no less than 95 in production. (This lower production subscore applies to non-EU applicants only), Cambridge Proficiency Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English. Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Cambridge Advanced Cert. - 176+ on Cambridge English scale with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); ETAPP - C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2); Oxford Test of English - 140 with no less than 125 in each skill; Trinity College London ISE - ISE III with at least merit in each skill category.
Research applications are generally accepted at any time
Tuition
EUR
15,000