Research activity within the School of Physics involves over sixty postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers in three main research clusters and two cross-cutting thematic areas:
Centre for Photonics and Imaging:
Lasers (‌NCLA), Applied Optics, Medical Physics & Tissue Optics (TOMI)
Research interests in Applied Optics and Imaging Science, Laser microfabrication and device development, Tissue Optics and Microcirculation Imaging, Medical Imaging & Modelling.
Atmospheric & Environmental Physics Research Cluster - Centre for Climate & Air Pollution Studies (C-CAPS)
Investigating physical and chemical properties of aerosols and gaseous species in the marine coastal environment and their ultimate role in climate change.
Centre for Astronomy (CfA)
Research interests in ‌Astronomy, Astronomical Instrumentation and Computational Astrophysics.
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January 2025
University of Galway
University Road,
Galway,
H91 TK33, Republic of Ireland
To be eligible to enter on a programme of study and research for the degree of PhD you must have reached a high honours standard at the examination for the primary degree or presented such evidence as will satisfy the Head of School and the College of your fitness.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (7 Listening, 16 Speaking, 18 Writing, 8 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 48 in any one component.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
While situated in one of the smaller university cities globally, Galway has a far-reaching reputation for excellent research and study programmes.
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