Program Overview

Structured PhD Programme

The Structured PhD programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and supportive environment to complete their PhD research. The programme includes core and elective modules, as well as regular interaction with students from different disciplines.

Student Testimonials

Students who have completed the Structured PhD programme have reported positive experiences, citing the benefits of the programme's structured approach, the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in a diversity of areas, and the sense of community and support from staff and peers.

• Alexandra Cremona, Structured PhD Student Graduate Entry Medical School, noted that the structured aspects of the programme ensure an equal platform for students, providing access to information and resources relevant to doctorate studies.
• Laura Comber, Structured PhD Clinical Therapies, found that the programme gives students the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in a diversity of areas, and that the core modules help to develop skills specifically related to the PhD.
• Brenda O'Connell, Structured PhD Student Psychology, valued the elective research modules, which allowed her to build on her research analysis skills and gave her confidence in her ability to engage in quality research at this level.
• Rachel Clancy, Structured PhD Student Physical Education & Sport Sciences, reported that the core and elective modules have equipped her with the knowledge and skills to execute her research, and that the programme has provided a support network of fellow students across different disciplines.
• Andrew Moynihan, Structured PhD Student Psychology, noted that the programme has contributed to his research quality, dissemination skills, and engagement opportunities with academics from a variety of backgrounds relevant to his research.

Staff Testimonials

Staff members who have supervised students on the Structured PhD programme have also reported positive experiences, citing the programme's effectiveness in supporting the completion of meaningful research and the benefits of the core and research modules in helping students to become independent researchers.

• Dr. Owen Doody, Supervisor, noted that the Structured PhD programme provides excellent support for students through regular interaction with students from different disciplines.
• Dr. Br獮 O'Brien, Supervisor, reported that supervision involves the sharing of knowledge and experience with students, and that the programme enables students to advance their research skills and meet with other like-minded people.
• Dr. Raymond Lynch, Supervisor, found that the core and research modules have helped to pre-empt potential difficulties and obstacles faced by many PhD research students.
• Dr. Norelee Kennedy, Supervisor, noted that the programme is valuable in helping students gain additional skills during their PhD to help them in their future careers, and that it provides excellent support for students through regular interaction with other students from different disciplines.

Programme Details

The Structured PhD programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and supportive environment to complete their PhD research. The programme includes core and elective modules, as well as regular interaction with students from different disciplines. The programme is available in a range of disciplines, including Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Psychology, School of Education, School of Medicine, School of Allied Health, and Nursing and Midwifery.