PhD (Structured ) Earth and Ocean Sciences in Galway Ireland | University of Galway

The School of Natural Sciences stands as the most extensive department within the College of Science, encompassing Biochemistry, Botany & Plant Science, Earth & Ocean Sciences, Microbiology & Zoology. With a rich legacy of outstanding research and science education, our School boasts more than 150 faculty members, 1,600 undergraduates, and 170 postgraduate students (MSc & PhD). Our diverse community, drawn from across the globe, thrives in a stimulating setting designed for learning, professional growth, and collaboration.
Experience 4.6 billion years in just four years—we'll guide you through the solar system's beginnings, life's evolution, mountain formation and erosion, continental shifts, ocean dynamics, and dramatic climate changes. This is Earth's narrative, and you'll explore it firsthand through our Earth and Ocean Sciences program.
No matter if you're arriving from Ireland, the UK, Europe, or elsewhere, whether you're a recent school graduate or resuming education after a break, we strive to make Galway's Earth and Ocean Sciences program a vibrant, thought-provoking, and welcoming academic home.