Duration: Full-Time: 3-4 years, Part-Time: 5-6 years.
Professional Doctorate degree programmes involve students carrying out research in an area of their choosing, under the guidance of a principal supervisor, and in some cases a co-supervisor, and supported by a Research Studies Panel (RSP). The degree is awarded following successful completion of a programme of supervised research and advanced education and training. Students on a professional doctorate need to demonstrate the capacity to apply knowledge in a professional practice setting.
The UCD PhD enables students to achieve the best possible experience of graduate research and training. Making a substantial and original contribution to knowledge, normally leading to peer-reviewed publications, remains the core objective of doctoral studies. Application and further information can be found at: https://www.ucd.ie/medicine/research/graduateresearch/