Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Science

University College Cork

The PhD (Engineering Science) is a full-time programme that runs for a minimum of 36 months from the date of initial registration. The PhD (Engineering Science) is a thematic structured PhD programme and students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 30 ECTS of taught modules by the end of Year 3. The programme provides 2 streams of study for students. These are: PhD – Stream 1: 36 or 48 months, 30 credits of taught modules PhD – Streams 2: 48 months, 55 credits of taught modulesBoth streams include a structured (i.e. taught modules) element designed to provide candidates with - advanced technical modules in areas related to the candidate's research transferable skills modules to provide candidates with the communication skills required to work in industry and academia an awareness of how innovative research couples with innovation, commercialisation and entrepreneurship (ICE).