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The Faculty of Education & Health Sciences (EHS) boasts a vibrant research community. Research, alongside teaching, is a core activity.
The aim is to advance the wellbeing of people by graduating effective and critically reflective scientists, education and healthcare professionals and creating and disseminating knowledge, through research and scholarship that impacts on the social, educational and healthcare needs of people locally, nationally and globally.
The multidisciplinary structure and expertise of the faculty provide research agendas around active management of lifelong ageing, biomedical sciences, clinical therapies, education, food & health, health sciences, physical activity, sport and sport sciences, professional preparation and development, social issues and political identity – all areas of national challenge.
Departments include
- School of Allied Health
- School of Education
- School of Medicine
- Nursing & Midwifery (N&M)
- Physical Education & Sport Sciences (PESS)
- Psychology (Psych)
There are currently 207 research students in the Faculty of EHS. EHS provides a number of high-quality taught postgraduate programmes, including Structured PhD programmes, Professional Doctorates and Masters courses. Our postgraduate students are members of a wider research community – involving research-active academic staff and research specialists – within the faculty. Research interests and productivity are reflected in the increased number of EHS-housed research centres, units and groups that are national research leaders in their field. In addition, EHS has strong links with the new multi disciplinary Health Research Institute.
Find your course
| Course Title | Duration |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practice - Professional Doctorate | 3 Years Full Time, 6 Years Part Time |
| Human Performance and Innovation - Professional Doctorate | 4 years Part - Time |
| PhD in Medical School | 4 Yrs, 5 Yrs |
| Structured Masters by Research | 2 Year, |
| Structured PhD in Allied Health | 4 Years Full Time/5 Years Part Time |
| Structured PhD in Education Leadership | 4 Years Full Time/5 Years Part Time |
| Structured PhD in Nursing & Midwifery | 4 Years Full Time/5 Years Part Time |
| Structured PhD in Physical Education & Sport Sciences | 4 Years /5 Years |
| Structured PhD in Psychology | 4 Years |
| Structured PhD in School of Education | 4 Years Full-Time, 5 Years Part-Time |
My experience with the Doctoral College was pivotal in shaping my academic journey, having progressed straight from my Bachelor of Science in physical education undergraduate degree. The Education and Health Sciences structured PhD (sPhD) programme provided me with a comprehensive framework, combining rigorous research training with invaluable professional development opportunities. The support from both faculty and peers enabled me to navigate the complexities of my research, while the tailored modules expanded my expertise beyond my core discipline, enhancing my ability to approach problems from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Participating in the modules as part of the structured components not only deepened my understanding of my field but also equipped me with the skills necessary to pursue innovative research that makes a tangible impact on society. The structured programme’s emphasis on collaboration, critical thinking, and high academic standards has been instrumental in positioning me for success as a researcher and leader in my field.
I’m proud to have been a part of the Doctoral College community, and I strongly recommend the EHS Structured PhD programme to any prospective applicants looking to elevate their research career.
See you on the other side of success!
Contact: doctoralcollege@ul.ie