Overview

Key Facts

The overall objective of the Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (BMERM) (Structured) programme of the University of Galway is to develop PhD graduates who will produce ground-breaking scientific results benefiting human health and contributing to economic growth, and who will, in turn, lead research and development in these fields in industry and academia. BME&RM combines a PhD research project with a unique experiential learning and didactic programme, resulting in an unparalleled learning experience for the student in terms of its combination of world-class research and focused clinical and industrial interaction.

The BME&RM programme will be delivered by a core partnership of institutions: National University of Ireland Galway, University of Limerick and University College Cork, linked with a wider consortium of partner institutions nationally and internationally: Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology Sligo, University of Ulster, Queen’s University Belfast, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Duke University, Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA), Rice University, Mayo Clinic, RWTH Aachen University and Georgia Tech Ireland.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Functional Biomaterials
Mechanics of Biological Cells, Tissues and Systems
Bioelectronics and Rehabilitation Engineering
Regenerative Orthobiologics and Neurotherapeutics
Regenerative Cardiovascular Therapeutics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

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More details

Research applications are generally accepted at any time.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

360 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Medicine View 3 other PhDs in Medicine in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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88

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Qualifications and exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-NUIG applicants and for NUIG graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from NUI, Galway. Applicants who have still to graduate must upload these on receipt
English language competency: if necessary, evidence of English language competency
Passport or birth certificate: non NUIG-applicants only—a copy of your passport or birth certificate must also be uploaded

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Tuition Fee

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International

15000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15000 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

5750 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5750 EUR per year during 48 months.

EU: €5,890 including levy

Non-EU: €15,140 including levy

All students, irrespective of funding, must pay the student levy of €140.

Living costs for Galway

800 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.