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The School takes pride in its substantial community of graduate students participating in well-organized M.Sc. (by research) and Ph.D. programs, which offer instruction in cutting-edge specialized techniques as well as broad research competencies. Our graduate students form an integral and cherished part of the School, and we remain committed to refining our Ph.D. offerings and improving the educational journey for our graduates.
Specialized Ph.D. programs
UCD's Structured Ph.D. program is designed to provide doctoral candidates with an optimal research and training environment. Additional information can be found here. SBBS provides focused Ph.D. programs in three key areas: Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, Infection Biology, and Biotechnology.
To be eligible to enter one of UCD’s PhD programmes, a candidate must have reached a high honours standard at the examination for the primary degree. In some cases, a Master’s degree may also be required. In certain cases, a candidate may be able to provide other evidence to the School in order to satisfy the entry requirements of the programme.
English language requirements: IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version; A minimum score of 600 in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), with Test of Written English at 475 +. In the computer based TOEFL, a minimum score of 250 is required. A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (IBT).