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The School of Health Sciences is located within the College of Medicine, Nursing, and
Health Sciences and comprises four distinct but cognate disciplines: Health Promotion,
Occupational Therapy, Podiatry and Speech and Language Therapy. These disciplines promote health and well being in all aspects of health care ranging from population health and policy to biopsychosocial models of health.
Each discipline provides high quality, innovative training and education within their respective fields, based on current best evidence, at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The student learning experience remains a central focus and the ethos within the
School is to encourage interdisciplinary education, training and research and to promote cross disciplinary working through the sharing of knowledge, skills and expertise across these unique areas of health.

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Chronic illnesses cause early death, increased morbidity and a reduction in quality of life. Do you want to make a difference?
This new multidisciplinary programme crosses the traditional boundaries between healthcare disciplines. The programmes aims to prepare health professionals to: (1) work collaboratively with clients and each other to deliver the HSEs Transformation programme (2) deliver care in line with the “shared care model” for chronic illness and (3) effectively contribute to the delivery of self-management enhancing programmes.
Course Facts
Course level: Level 9
Duration: 1 calendar year, full-time / 2 calendar years, part-time
PAC code(s): GYM58 (full-time) / GYM59 (part-time)
Entry Requirements:
Candidates must:
• Hold an honours primary degree (Level 8 [or an equivalent international qualification]) in medicine or nursing or midwifery or physiotherapy or occupational therapy or speech and language therapy and have secured a final grade of at least Second Class
Honours (or an equivalent international qualification).
Or
• Hold a postgraduate diploma (Level 9) or a professional qualification deemed suitable by the College of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences.
Nurse candidates must meet the following additional criteria:
• A registered general nurse or registered psychiatric nurse or registered sick children’s nurse or registered nurse intellectual disability or registered midwife.
• Hold an active nursing registration.
Applying: www.pac.ie/nuigalway
Fee: Please contact natalie.walsh@nuigalway.ie for further information.
Closing date: Further details on closing dates can be found on www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad/assessmentdates
This is a new multidisciplinary programme offered by the College of
Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences. www.nuigalway.ie /healthsciences

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Why study this programme?
This new and innovative programme is aimed at preparing students to effectively contribute to chronic illness prevention and management. The Master of Health Sciences (Managing Chronic
Illness) programme is multidisciplinary and welcomes applications from healthcare professionals from the wider multidisciplinary team (including medical doctors, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech and language therapists). The programme is offered through blended learning, a combination of on-line and face-to-face learning and teaching.
Blended learning is a flexible approach to learning making it possible to combine working full-time with studying.
Figure 1:
Diagrammatic representation of programme content
Critical issues in
Chronic illness
Literature based research skills
Option
Effective Chronic illness Management
Strategies for
Healthcare professionals
Health Research
Option
Research dissertation
(Original research on a relevant topic)
Programme outline (Subject to change)
The Master of Health Sciences (Managing Chronic Illness) programme is a full-time programme running over a calendar year.
The year is divided into two teaching semesters (September to
December and January to April). During the summer period (May to
August) students’ focus on completing a minor dissertation based on original research. Students complete four core modules and two option modules during the taught element of the programme
(Semesters 1 & 2) (see Figure 1). Option modules are selected from a menu of choices. Examples of option modules include:
Employment and career opportunities
Graduates will have an opportunity to lead and contribute to chronic illness prevention and management services in community and hospital settings. Graduates may also opt to progress to PhD studentships in Ireland and abroad.
Find out more/ Enquiries to:
Full programme description on the following web-site: www.nuigalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/ chronic-illness-management.html
• Collaborative and Interagency Working
• Clinical Teaching Methodologies
• Ethics in Health Research
• Concepts and Principles of Primary Care
• Diabetes in Primary Care
• Translational Medicine
Students must complete the taught element of the programme to second class honours standard (i.e. 60%) before proceeding to complete the dissertation element. Students who fail to progress to the dissertation element of the programme will exit the programme with a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Managing Chronic
Illness). Students may opt to take the programme at a slower pace i.e.
part-time over two calendar years.
Ms. Natalie Walsh
College Administrator,
T +353 91 495 960
E natalie.walsh@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie /healthsciences

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Introduction
Health Promotion is based upon a social model of health concerned with the process of enabling people to increase control over and to improve their health. It aims to improve health at a population level. Health promotion involves influencing determinants of health from smoking, alcohol, diet and physical activity to broader structural determinants of health such as unemployment, poverty, housing and education. It extends beyond the health services and influences health in the settings where people live such as schools, workplace, home and the community
Course Facts
Course level: Level 9 under the national framework
Duration: MA Full-time (one full year)
MA Part-time (two full years)
Postgraduate Diploma Full-time (one academic year)
Postgraduate Diploma Part-time (two academic years)
PAC code(s): MA GYA15 (FT) / GYA16 (PT)
PDip GYA17 (FT) / GYA18 (PT)
Entry Requirements: As Health Promotion is a multidisciplinary area, we consider applications from candidates with a primary degree from any discipline.
For the MA programme, to be eligible, applicants must have an honours primary degree and must have secured honours in their final examinations (i.e. minimum of 2.2).
For the Postgraduate Diploma programme, a primary degree, at any level, is required. The programme board evaluates each applicant's academic record and relevant professional experience and assesses the applicant's level of motivation and suitability as per the Personal
Statement submitted as part of the online application.
Both the Masters and Postgraduate Diploma programmes are level 9 qualifications under the national framework.
Applying: www.pac.ie/nuigalway
Fees: Current year fees are:
MA €8,675 (full-time, EU), €13,000 (full-time, non-EU), €5,860
(part-time, EU), PDip: €5,965 (full-time, EU), €13,500 (full-time, non-EU), €3,095 (part-time, EU)
Closing date: Further details on closing dates can be found on www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad/assessmentdates
Why study this programme?
Reasons for considering this programme :
1. You have an interest in facilitating positive change in the health of individuals, communities and populations
2. You wish to develop your understanding of determinants of health
3. You are interested in the critical role of the research process and its application to best practice in health promotion
4. You are prepared to develop the skills required to research health, health promotion and evidence-based policy and practice
5. You would like the opportunity to link with health promotion activities in other EU states
6. You would like to contribute to the work of the Health
Promotion Research Centre (HPRC)

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Graduate profile
Dr. Samir Mahmood
Funded by the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies Doctoral Research Scholarship
With a background in Medicine and Public Health, the multi-disciplinary approach of health promotion motivated me to pursue a doctoral career in this field and seek answers to my curious questions on the holistic nature of health – beyond the curative and preventive care systems. The structured learning and research activities in an excellent resourceful environment are proving to be a very satisfying and rewarding experience and I highly recommend the course.
CORE modules
Module Name
Foundations of Health Promotion
Research Methods
Health Promotion Practice
Determinants of Health
Assessment and Examination
Continuous Assessment and Examination at end of academic year
Continuous Assessment Only
Continuous Assessment and Oral Examination at end of academic year
Continuous Assessment and Examination at end of academic year
OPTIONAL Modules
Promoting Healthy Behaviours Continuous Assessment Only
Promoting Mental Health and Social Well being Continuous Assessment Only
Re-orienting Health Services Continuous Assessment Only
Supportive Environments for Health
European Dimension of Health Promotion
Evaluation of Health Promotion Programmes
Continuous Assessment Only
Continuous Assessment Only
Continuous Assessment Only
Examination and assessment
Assessment is by written papers, continuous assessment, and an oral examination. MA students must receive a 60% aggregate mark in the taught element of the programme to proceed to the dissertation element. The dissertation must be submitted not less than four months from completion of the taught course.
Employment and career opportunities
Health promotion work can be found in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Health promotion jobs often extend beyond the remit of health services and into areas such as community development and social care. When looking for work in the area of health promotion, individuals may not necessarily find the term
“Health Promotion” within the job description. At present, qualified Health Promotion practitioners are working in:
• Public and private Health Services
• Smoking cessation programmes
• Educational establishments
• Research institutes
• Public Health departments
• Community resource centres
• Local and national voluntary organisations
Christine Fitzgerald,
MA in Health Promotion Graduate 2010
I chose to pursue the MA in Health
Promotion in NUI Galway as it is home to the only Discipline of Health Promotion in the country and NUI Galway is involved in exciting on going research projects, which really appealed to me.
In undertaking this course I gained a comprehensive understanding of the wider picture of health and what can affect health. I found the taught element interesting and practical, while the work placement provided valuable experience in a Health Promotion role.
Completing the MA in Health Promotion has led me in a new and exciting direction, and I appreciate the broad and forward thinking it has equipped me with. The skills I gained led me to pursue the role as Research Assistant in the
Department of Nursing and Midwifery. I am also now undertaking a PhD in Social Gerontology and Social
Marketing, something I know I would not be doing had it not been for the MA in Health Promotion.
Find out more/ Enquiries to:
Dr. Margaret Hodgins
T +353 91 493 092
F +353 91 494 547
E margaret.hodgins@nuigalway.ie
W www.nuigalway.ie/health_promotion

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Introduction
The School of Health Sciences is committed to creating an active, dynamic research culture and aspires to be a centre of excellence in its targeted areas of research. Through its research the School aims to support the provision of high quality teaching and research and to contribute to the improvement of people’s health and well-being.
Course Facts
Duration: Full-time (Structured) -
See College Structured PhD Entry
Part-time (18 terms)
Assessment: Research Thesis
PAC code(s): Structured PhD, full-time GYP05 (HP), GYP08 (OT),
GYP13 (POD), GYP18 (SLT),
PhD (part-time) GYN67
Entry Requirements:
To pursue a PhD potential candidates should discuss the matter with the Head of School or relevant academic staff member. Candidates should have an honours degree in a relevant academic discipline.
Application Procedures:
Interested applicants should in the first instance consult the list of key research areas of the School of Health Sciences as outlined below and make contact with the Head of School or with the academic staff member concerned directly. In the event that the Head of School is willing to recommend that the candidate be accepted, a supervisory committee will be assigned to supervise the candidate’s research.
Following informal consultation, a formal application from the candidate will be considered by the School Board and/or College of
Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences and Academic Council and a decision regarding the application will be formally communicated to the candidate.
Fees: Current year fees are:
PhD €5,605 (full-time, EU)
PhD and MPhil €13,500 (full-time, non-EU)
PhD €2,915 (part-time, EU)
Application: Applications to research programmes are made online via the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) at www.pac.ie/nuigalway.ie
Key research interests within the School of Health Sciences are as follows:
Health Promotion
The Discipline of Health Promotion welcomes students from
Ireland and abroad to undertake a range of postgraduate research training programmes. Located within the School of Health
Sciences, the Discipline of Health Promotion is the only designated academic and research centre for Health Promotion in the
Republic of Ireland. There is an active programme of national,
European and international research in place through the World
Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Health Promotion
Research at NUI Galway. The staff of the Centre contribute to educational programmes in Health Promotion and the supervision of Doctoral and Masters research dissertations.
Further details may be found at: http://www.nuigalway.ie/hpr
Some areas of research within Health Promotion include:
• Professor Margaret Barry margaret.barry@nuigalway.ie
http://www.nuigalway.ie/health_promotion/staff/mbarry.htm
Research interests : Mental health promotion; evidence-based practice and evaluation research in health promotion; public perceptions of mental health, health promotion competencies.
• Dr. Margaret Hodgins margaret.hodgins@nuigalway.ie
http://www.nuigalway.ie/health_promotion/staff/m_hodgins.html
Research interests : Workplace health promotion, the settings approach within health promotion, healthy ageing.
• Dr. Michal Molcho michal.molcho@nuigalway.ie
http://www.nuigalway.ie/health_promotion/staff/mmolcho
Research interests : Adolescent health, social inequalities, violence and injury prevention, immigrant health.
• Dr. Saoirse Nic Gabhainn saoirse.nicgabhainn@nuigalway.ie
http://www.nuigalway.ie/health_promotion/staff/Saoirse.html
Research interests : School health promotion; health inequalities among children and young people; sexual behaviour, substance use and risk taking and women’s health; Health Behaviour in
School Children (HBSC).
• Dr. Diarmuid O’Donovan diarmuid.odonovan@nuigalway.ie
http://www.nuigalway.ie/health_promotion/staff/diarmuid.htm
Research interests : Health inequalities; health policy; communicable disease control and environmental health; sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS; substance misuse; health and human rights; maternal and child health; global health and development.

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Graduate profile
Christina Murphy
Funded by the College of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences Doctoral Fellowship
I applied for a PhD in Health Promotion due to the interdisciplinary nature of the teaching and research undertaken within the discipline.
I desired a course which adopted a cross-sectoral approach due to both my proposed research topic and educational background. As my background was not in Health Promotion, I was afforded the opportunity to attend lectures offered through the MA in Health
Promotion. This opportunity enhanced my awareness of the development of Health Promotion and further illustrated the importance of engaging with multiple sectors and disciplines. The expertise and support of my PhD supervisor, as well as the general assistance offered from all staff, has continuously reaffirmed my decision to apply for this course.
• Dr. Lisa Pursell lisa.pursell@nuigalway.ie
http://www.nuigalway.ie/health_promotion/staff/lisa.htm
Research interests : Health inequalities, environmental health, health impact assessment methodologies and evaluation.
• Dr. Jane Sixsmith jane.sixsmith@nuigalway.ie
http://www.nuigalway.ie/health_promotion/staff/jane.htm
Research interests : Health and the media; community health; qualitative methodologies; health services research.
For more information contact
Ms. Denise Glavin
Administrative Assistant,
T +353 91 493 092
E denise.glavin@nuigalway.ie
Some areas of research within Occupational Therapy include:
• Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury
• Cognitive & Neuro-rehabilitation
• Evidence Based Practice
For more information contact
Ms. Lorraine Kent
School Administrator,
T +353 91 495 416
E lorraine.kent@nuigalway.ie
Some areas of research within Podiatry include:
• Diabetic foot disease
• Tissue viability/ lower extremity wounds
• Quantitative methodologies
• Clinical trials
• Interprofessional working in clinical practice
For more information contact
Ms. Lorraine Kent
School Administrator,
T +353 91 495 416
E lorraine.kent@nuigalway.ie
Siobhan O’Higgins
Funded by the Office of the Minister for
Children and Youth Affairs Research
Scholarship.
I worked as a Youth and Community worker and then become involved as a researcher with the HPRC. Having gained a scholarship from the Office of the Minster for Children and Youth Affairs, I have just completed a three year PhD research project using the Participatory Research Process (PRP) exploring with post-primary school students what they would like to learn and how they would like to be taught in relation to sexuality and relationships. The data generated, collated and then presented in 'Webs' by the young participants was presented to RSE teachers who discussed what they would need to teach the suggested learning out comes using the teaching methodologies advanced by the school-students.
Yetunde John-Akinola
Funded by the College of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences Fellowship.
I am a PhD student in the Health
Promotion Research Centre (HPRC).
My area of research involves children and parents’ participation and the socio-ecological perspectives on their role in effecting the school environment. I have worked as a Health Promotion lecturer in Nigeria for two years. The diverse research areas and interactions with researchers in the HPRC, which is also a
World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre, have broadened my scope of research and learning in Health
Promotion research. As a member of the Health Behaviour in School Aged Children (HBSC), I have developed more interest in researching with children and hope to build more of my future research with children. The HPRC is really a very motivating and friendly research environment.

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Introduction
The PhD programme in Language Science focuses on processes involved in using language. This programme provides an opportunity for students to conduct applied and basic research in the field of language acquisition, language comprehension and production, and in particular language processing in individuals who are bilingual. One of the research options we offer is to study the acquisition of Irish in children where Irish is the child’s first language.
Course Facts
Course level: Level 10
Duration: 4 years, full-time – 8 years, part-time
PAC code(s): Structured PhD, full-time GYP18
PhD (part-time) GYN64
Entry Requirements:
To pursue this degree, candidates should have an honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) and should discuss this matter with the Head of Discipline
Applying: www.pac.ie/nuigalway
Fees: Current year fees are:
PhD €5,605 (full-time, EU)
PhD and MPhil €13,500 (full-time, non-EU)
PhD €2,915 (part-time, EU)
Closing Date: Further details on closing dates can be found on www.nuigalway.ie/postgrad/assessmentdates
Programme outline
The structured PhD in Language Science is open to graduates with clinical and non-clinical degrees. For applicants who are not qualified speech and language therapists, this degree does not provide a qualification in speech and language therapy.
Given that this is predominantly a research programme,
‘structured’ components are provided in the earlier years, while the latter years are devoted to thesis completion and dissemination. In the first year of the programme students will have opportunities to study discipline-specific skills such as research methods and advanced psycholinguistics, and also transferable/generic skills such as scientific writing and research presentation. In addition, during the first year students will produce a research proposal. In the second and third year students select modules that are specifically related to their thesis. We currently offer the following modules:
• Verb syntax
• Probability theory of language
• Psycholinguistics methods
• Discourse analysis
• Syntactic characteristics of Irish
• Irish dialects
Employment and career opportunities
Graduates with a clinical degree in speech and language therapy will have opportunities to seek employment in clinical and/or academic areas in Ireland and internationally. Graduates with nonclinical degrees will, depending upon the focus of their research, have opportunities to seek employment in areas related to education, second language learning, translation and bilingual communities.
Why study this programme?
The PhD programme in Language science is aimed at introducing students to advanced methods of studying language processes.
Currently, two research clusters operate within the Language
Science Lab: one focuses on verb syntax in monolingual and bilingual speakers while the other focuses on acquisition of Irish as a first language. Students will gain knowledge and acquire advanced research skills in language processing, which they can apply to many areas such as speech and language therapy, teaching/learning a second language, translation and education.
Find out more/ Enquiries to:
Programme Co-ordinator:
Dr. Stanislava Antonijevic-Elliott
T +353 91 495 623
E stanislava.antonijevic@nuigalway.ie
Head of Discipline:
Ms. Rena Lyons
T +353 91 492 918
E rena.lyons@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/courses/research-postgraduate-programmes/structured-phd/speech-language.html

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Introduction
The aim of the M.Phil. (Health Sciences – Health Promotion) is to prepare graduates to develop, improve and enhance knowledge and understanding in their chosen area of research. The M.Phil.
programme requires students to conduct a piece of independent and original research, normally comprising the design of an empirical study and the collection, analysis and interpretation of data under the supervision of a member of academic staff of the
Discipline of Health Promotion. The M.Phil. may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis. A wide variety of career opportunities exist for graduates of this programme in Ireland and abroad; graduates are qualified to pursue a career in Health Promotion or to incorporate the disciplinary principles into their work.
of Health Promotion website for further information on the research interests and expertise of staff members
(http://www.nuigalway.ie/health_promotion/courses/postgrad.html)
The academic staff of the Discipline of Health Promotion will act as supervisors, offering specialist assistance and guidance on the design, execution, interpretation and presentation of the thesis. Students may have the opportunity to join existing research teams within the
Health Promotion Research Centre (www.nuigalway.ie/hprc).
The dissertation will initially be assessed by two internal examiners and their recommended mark is reviewed by the External
Examiner; an oral examination may also be required.
Students will acquire knowledge and skills in the following areas:
• Theoretical background to the research topic
• Choosing appropriate research designs and methods
• Using research literature critically to identify and assess evidence
• Data collection, analysis and interpretation
• The relationship between evidence, policy and practice
• Communicating research findings
Research Areas
Applications for the M.Phil. in any of the areas listed below is invited:
• Health Promotion
• Population Health
• Occupational Health
• Social Care
In order to pursue the M.Phil., potential candidates should first discuss their interests with the Head of Discipline or members of academic staff in the Discipline of Health Promotion (see www.nuigalway.ie/hpr).
Course Facts
Applying: www.pac.ie/nuigalway
PAC code(s): MPhil GYN87 | GYN88
Fees: Current year fees are:
MPhil €5,345 (full-time, EU)
MPhil €2,785 (part-time, EU)
Candidates should have an honours degree award (at least second class honours), or equivalent, in a relevant academic discipline.
If these requirements are not met, candidates may be permitted to take the qualifying examination for the M.Phil. programme, but only on the recommendation of the Head of Discipline or
Programme Board, duly approved by College. A short-listing procedure will be based on the application; a discretionary interview may be scheduled.
Find out more/ Enquiries to:
Dr. Saoirse Nic Gabhainn
T +353 91 493 093
E saoirse.nicgabhainn@nuigalway.ie
The dissertation is a piece of original research conducted by the student in the area of Health Promotion, Population Health,
Occupational Health or Social Care. Please refer to the Discipline

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Introduction
The aim of the M.Phil. (Health Sciences – Occupational Therapy) offered in the School of Health Sciences is to prepare graduates to develop, improve and enhance knowledge and understanding in their chosen area of research. The M.Phil. programme will require students to conduct a piece of independent and original research under the supervision of academic staff from the Discipline of
Occupational Therapy. The student may undertake the M.Phil. on a full or part-time basis.
Graduates of the programme can incorporate enhanced knowledge and skills into their clinical practice. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in the following areas:
• Theoretical background to the concepts and principles underlying the research topic
• Understand a variety of research designs and be able to apply appropriate and feasible approaches to study
• Use research literature critically to identify and assess evidence for decisions in the discipline area
• Understand the relationship between research evidence and policy
• Communicate research evidence competently
• Demonstrate ability in key research and presentation skills, including competence to carry out a literature search, to review published literature critically, to evaluate research findings and, on this basis to draw relevant conclusions.
In order to pursue the M.Phil., potential candidates should first discuss their interests with the Head of Discipline of Occupational
Therapy.
Candidates should have an honours degree award (at least second class honours), or equivalent, in Occupational Therapy. If these requirements are not met, candidates may be permitted to take the qualifying examination for the M.Phil. programme, but only on the recommendation of the Head of Discipline or Programme Board, duly approved by College and a discretionary interview may be scheduled.
The dissertation is a piece of original research conducted by the student in the field of Occupational Therapy. Please refer to the
Discipline of Occupational Therapy website for further information on the research interests and expertise of staff members
(http://www.nuigalway.ie/faculties_departments/ occupational_therapy/research.html)
The academic staff of the Discipline of Occupational Therapy will act as supervisors, offering specialist assistance and guidance on the design, execution, interpretation and presentation of the thesis.
The dissertation will be examined by two internal examiners and their recommended mark will be reviewed by the External
Examiner; an oral examination may also be required.
Course Facts
Applying: www.pac.ie/nuigalway
PAC code(s): MPhil GYN89 (FT) | GYN90 (PT)
Fees: Current year fees are:
MPhil €6,815 (full-time, EU)
MPhil €2,785 (part-time, EU)
Find out more/ Enquiries to:
Prof. Agnes Shiel
T +353 91 492 941
E agnes.shiel@nuigalway.ie

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Student profile
Laura Kelly M Phil Student
I’m currently undertaking a two year part-time M.Phil. in Podiatry through the School of Health Sciences at NUI Galway. This research project gives me the opportunity to review the literature on a topic that is greatly beneficial to my current job position working in diabetes foot care in The University Hospital, Galway.
Regular meetings and support from my supervisor, Dr. Caroline McIntosh, provides constructive feedback and promotes enthusiasm and motivation to proceed confidently with my study. Setting realistic deadlines for submission of various sections of my project allows sufficient time to make amendments and additions to my thesis.
The excellent facilities in the Discipline of Podiatry include access to a Postgraduate office, allowing regular contact with members of the academic team. Overall I feel proud to be a part of a flourishing Discipline and have greatly enjoyed my experience so far.
Introduction
The aim of the M.Phil. (Health Sciences-Podiatry) offered in the
School of Health Sciences is to prepare graduates to develop, improve and enhance knowledge and understanding in their chosen area of research. The M.Phil. programme will require students to conduct a piece of independent and original research, normally comprising the design of an empirical study and the collection, analysis and interpretation of data under the supervision of a member of academic staff of the Discipline of Podiatry (see www.nuigalway.ie/podiatry). The M.Phil. may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis.
The M.Phil. programme offers qualified, experienced podiatrists the opportunity to extend and enhance the depth and breadth of knowledge within a framework of academic rigour. A wide variety of career opportunities exists for graduates of this programme in
Ireland and abroad.
Students will acquire knowledge and skills in the following areas:
• Theoretical background to the concepts and principles underlying the research topic
• Understand different research designs and be able to apply appropriate and feasible approaches to study
• Use research literature critically to identify and assess evidence for decisions in the module area
• Understand the relationship between research evidence and policy
• Communicate research evidence competently
• Demonstrate ability in key research and presentation skills, including competence to carry out a literature search, to critically review published literature, to evaluate research findings and to draw relevant policy and practice conclusions.
Candidates should have an honours degree award (at least second class honours), or equivalent, in a relevant academic discipline. If these requirements are not met, candidates may be permitted to take the qualifying examination for the M.Phil. programme, but only on the recommendation of the Head of Discipline or
Programme Board, duly approved by College. A short-listing procedure will be based on the application; a discretionary interview may be scheduled.
The dissertation is a piece of original research conducted by the student that is of relevance to podiatry. Please refer to the
Discipline of Podiatry website for further information on the research interests and expertise of staff members
(http://www.nuigalway.ie/faculties_departments/podiatry/ research.html)
The academic staff of the Discipline of Podiatry will act as supervisors, offering specialist assistance and guidance on the design, execution, interpretation and presentation of the thesis. The dissertation will initially be assessed by two internal examiners and their recommended mark is reviewed by the External Examiner; an oral examination may also be required.
Course Facts
Applying: www.pac.ie/nuigalway
PAC code(s): MPhil GYN85 (FT) | GYN86 (PT)
Fees: Current year fees are:
MPhil €5,345 (full-time, EU
MPhil €2,785 (part-time, EU)
Find out more/ Enquiries to:
Dr. Caroline McIntosh
T +353 91 495 869
E caroline.mcintosh@nuigalway.ie

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Introduction
The aim of the M.Phil. (Health Sciences – Speech and Language
Therapy) offered in the School of Health Sciences is to prepare graduates to develop, improve and enhance knowledge and understanding in their chosen area of research. The M.Phil.
programme will require students to conduct a piece of independent and original research under the supervision of academic staff from the Discipline of Speech and Language Therapy. The student may undertake the M.Phil. on a full or part-time basis.
Graduates of the programme can incorporate enhanced knowledge and skills into clinical practice. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in the following areas:
• Theoretical background to the concepts and principles underlying the research topic
• Understand different research designs and be able to apply appropriate and feasible approaches to study
• Use research literature critically to identify and assess evidence for decisions in the module area
• Understand the relationship between research evidence and policy
• Communicate research evidence competently
• Demonstrate ability in key research and presentation skills, including competence to carry out a literature search, to critically review published literature, to evaluate research findings and to draw relevant policy and practice conclusions
In order to pursue the M.Phil., potential candidates should first discuss their interests with the Head of Discipline or members of academic staff in the Discipline of Speech and Language Therapy.
Candidates should have an honours degree award (at least second class honours), or equivalent, in speech and language therapy. If these requirements are not met, candidates may be permitted to take the qualifying examination for the M.Phil. programme, but only on the recommendation of the Head of Discipline or
Programme Board, duly approved by College. A short-listing procedure will be based on the application; a discretionary interview may be scheduled.
The dissertation is a piece of original research conducted by the student in the field of speech and language therapy. Please refer to the Discipline of Speech and Language Therapy website for further information on the research interests and expertise of staff members
(http://www.nuigalway.ie/faculties_departments/ speech_language_therapy/current_research.html).
The academic staff of the Discipline of Speech and Language
Therapy will act as supervisors, offering specialist assistance and guidance on the design, execution, interpretation and presentation of the thesis.
The dissertation will initially be assessed by two internal examiners and their recommended mark is reviewed by the External
Examiner; an oral examination may also be required.
Course Facts
Applying: www.pac.ie/nuigalway
PAC code(s): MPhil GYN91 (FT) | GYN92 (PT)
Fees: Current year fees are:
MPhil €5,345 (full-time, EU)
MPhil €2,785 (part-time, EU)
Find out more/ Enquiries to:
Ms. Rena Lyons
T +353 91 492 918
E rena.lyons@nuigalway.ie

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The CompHP Project aims to develop a Europe-wide competency framework and system of professional standards for health promotion practice, education and training. This framework will form the basis for building a competent and effective health promotion workforce in Europe.
The project is developed in collaboration with the 22 project partners across Europe and uses a consensus-building approach to establish means and methods by which quality governance standards in Health Promotion can be implemented across Europe to stimulate innovation and best practice. Based on an extensive consultation with health.
Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) is a cross-national research study conducted in collaboration with the WHO Regional Office for
Europe. The HBSC international survey runs on an academic 4 year cycle and in 2009/10 there were 43 participating countries and regions (www.hbsc.org).
Cross nationally, HBSC collects information on the key indicators of health, health attitudes and health behaviours, as well as the context of health for young people. The overall study aims are to gain new insight into, and increase our understanding of young people’s health and wellbeing, health behaviours and their social context.
Further information on these projects and other projects of the HPRC can be viewed at www.nuigalway.ie/hprc

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