Postgraduate Taught
Postgraduate training in this department is almost exclusively by research. However, in conjunction with the School of Medicine, we also offer a taught Masters - MSc in Genomic Medicine.
Postgraduate by Research
Postgraduate Training in the Smurfit Institute of Genetics
Obtain an MSc or PhD in one of the research labs within the department.
How can I do postgraduate training in the Smurfit Institute of Genetics?
If you wish to do a Ph.D. in this department you must, in the first instance, identify a supervisor who is willing to take you on. Details of research projects are available from individual members of the academic staff.
Progress in the postgraduate education programme is monitored through regular meetings with the Principal Investigator/supervisor and with the Thesis Committee.
Postgraduate students are required to present seminars and to attend presentations in the Department's seminar programme. They are also strongly encouraged to attend national and international scientific conferences.
Further details can be found in our postgraduate handbook: