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The Surgery Department offers resources for medical students and surgical professionals interested in conducting clinical research or pursuing postgraduate studies. Current investigations span breast, gastrointestinal/colorectal, orthopaedic, and vascular surgery specialties. The research lab also hosts dedicated scientists concentrating mainly on oncology studies.
Available research infrastructure encompasses Surgical Research laboratories in the Clinical Science Institute, REMEDI, NCBES at University of Galway, along with the Western Vascular Institute at University Hospital Galway.
The Surgery Department maintains partnerships with global research organizations including Cancer Research UK, EMBL, and the Mayo Clinic. All researchers participate in the Galway Cancer Initiative.
The department provides guidance across diverse medical fields. Prospective research candidates should consult with the Department Head regarding degree opportunities.
PhD candidates should normally have a high honours standard in a relevant academic discipline at primary degree level or equivalent together with the support of an academic staff member who is approved by the College to supervise the research in terms of its nature and scope.
Additional entry requirements
Candidates may be required to submit a research proposal for consideration by the School as part of their application.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall no less than 6.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (20 Listening, 20 Speaking, 24 Writing, 19 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 61 in any one component.