Courses :: Course - MSC (MODE I) RESEARCH, MHD04 (FT), MHD05 (PT), MSCR

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	Students entering the ptructured postgraduate programme in biology will be under the supervision of an experienced researcher. All academic staff members in the Biology Department are experienced and active researchers and can supervise research students. Information about their research can be found on the Biology Department website (https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biology/our-research) and interested students should initially contact researchers directly to discuss potential MSc projects. In most but not all instances, your stipend, university fees, consumable, equipment and travel costs will be paid from a research grant from a national or international grant agency or charity. Your supervisor usually competitively obtains this grant but students can also obtain their own scholarships. Upon entering the programme each student will be assigned two additional mentors, an Advisor and an Assessor. The Advisor provides additional mentorship for the student throughout the programme and is someone the student can discuss issues with in addition to their supervisor. The Assessor is a member of staff who will provide an annual constructive critique of the students work programme and will aid, together with the Advisor, in outlining possible future research plans. In addition to the research project, training is provided through compulsory attendance of a variety of generic and transferable skills as well as subject-specific modules. For example, the established Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning will provide research students with experience in practical class demonstrating and teaching and learning methodologies. Training in subject-specific skills is provided through modules offered either through the Biology Department or through other third-level institutions. Finally, research students will be encouraged to attend at least one international conference during their programme, at which they will be expected to present an oral or poster presentation. Closing date Research applications are generally accepted at any time Commences September

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Students entering the ptructured postgraduate programme in biology will be under the supervision of an experienced researcher. All academic staff members in the Biology Department are experienced and active researchers and can supervise research students. Information about their research can be found on the Biology Department website (https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biology/our-research) and interested students should initially contact researchers directly to discuss potential MSc projects.

In most but not all instances, your stipend, university fees, consumable, equipment and travel costs will be paid from a research grant from a national or international grant agency or charity. Your supervisor usually competitively obtains this grant but students can also obtain their own scholarships.

Upon entering the programme each student will be assigned two additional mentors, an Advisor and an Assessor. The Advisor provides additional mentorship for the student throughout the programme and is someone the student can discuss issues with in addition to their supervisor. The Assessor is a member of staff who will provide an annual constructive critique of the students work programme and will aid, together with the Advisor, in outlining possible future research plans.

In addition to the research project, training is provided through compulsory attendance of a variety of generic and transferable skills as well as subject-specific modules. For example, the established Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning will provide research students with experience in practical class demonstrating and teaching and learning methodologies. Training in subject-specific skills is provided through modules offered either through the Biology Department or through other third-level institutions. Finally, research students will be encouraged to attend at least one international conference during their programme, at which they will be expected to present an oral or poster presentation.

Closing date
Research applications are generally accepted at any time

Commences
September

	Research interest
	Dr Ozg�r Bayram Fungal genetics and secondary metabolism Dr Marion Butler Cell signalling Dr James Carolan Proteomics and molecular biology Dr Paul Dowling Clinical proteomics Prof Sean Doyle Biotechnology Dr Karen English Cellular Immunology Dr David Fitzpatrick Genome evolution Dr Emmanuelle Graciet Plant biochemistry Prof Christine Griffin Behavioural ecology and biocontrol Dr Andy Hogan Metabolic immunology Prof Kevin Kavanagh Medical mycology Prof Bernard Mahon Immunology and cell biology Dr Joanne Masterson Allergy, inflammation & remodelling Dr Eoin McNamee Mucosal immunology Dr Conor Meade Molecular ecology Dr Sinead Miggin Immune signalling Prof Paul Moynagh Molecular immunology Dr Jackie Nugent Plant molecular biology Dr Shirley O�Dea Epithial immunobiology Prof Kay Ohlendieck Muscle biology Dr Rebecca Owens Chemical microbiology Dr Mark Robinson Chronic disease immunology Dr Martina Schroeder Host-pathogen interaction Dr Fiona Walsh Antimicrobial resistance & microbiome research Information about research interests of Biology staff members can be found on the Biology Department Website: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biology/our-research

Research interest

	Entry requirements
	Applicants must have a recognised primary degree that is considered equivalent to Irish University primary degree level. Usually a first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant biological subject is required. Additional qualifications such as an MSc degree or relevant work experience may also be taken into consideration. Minimum English language requirements: Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants. Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Entry requirements

	How to apply
	Online application only www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity PAC Code MHD04 Full-time MHD05 Part-time The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form: Certified copies of all non-NUI Maynooth qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-NUI Maynooth students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of their birth certificate or valid passport. Important: before applying to PAC, you must contact the head of the laboratory to which you wish to apply.

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	Career and postgraduate options
	Career options: Career Options include PhD research in academic research labs in Ireland or worldwide, positions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, teaching, scientific writing, etc. Modules available for postgraduate students at Maynooth University provide transferable skills for careers in both academic and industry settings. Postgraduate options: For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

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