2022/2023

MSc

NFQ Level 9, Major Award

The Degree of MSc by Research may be pursued in the College of Medicine and Health.

In order to be eligible to proceed to the MSc by Research, a candidate must normally have obtained at least second class honours, at a relevant primary degree examination or equivalent, be recommended by the Head of the relevant Department/School and be accepted by the Graduate Studies Committee.

A candidate for the MSc must:
a. pursue a programme of supervised research for at least one year (full-time), or two years (part-time), from the date of first registration for the programme after obtaining the primary degree,
b. submit a thesis based upon the work done during the programme of study, and
c. pass an examination on the subject matter of the thesis, if the examiners so decide.

See also General Regulations for the Degree of Master by Research.