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5. PhD Engineering Science

Course Fact File

Code	PHDES
Duration	36 or 48 months
Qualifications	PhD
NFQ Level	Level 10
Credits	270

Course Outline

The PhD Engineering Science programme is a multi-disciplinary structured PhD programme which recognises that today’s engineering and science graduates need a wide range of skills in order to build successful careers in academia, research or industry, in alignment with the IUA Doctoral Skills Statement.

In the PhD Engineering Science, students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 30 ECTS of taught modules over the duration of the programme. The structured (i.e. taught modules) element of the programme is 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).

Course Practicalities

Research students registered with PhD Engineering Science are normally based at Tyndall National Institute (https://www.tyndall.ie/) at the University College Cork, where students will have the opportunity to gain skills in industrial health and safety, quality systems, and communications in addition to their academic skills.

 

Modules

This inter-institutional programme allows students to take modules delivered by partner institutes, with up to 10 ECTS for external modules. The modular requirements are:

Core Module Requirements (30 ECTS)

• Technical Modules (10 ECTS)
• Responsible Research and Innovation (5 ECTS)
• Transferable Skills Training (5 ECTS)
• Innovation, Commercialisation & Entrepreneurship (ICE) (5 ECTS)
• Module of Choice (5 ECTS)

1. Technical Modules (10 ECTS)

Select from discipline-specific options, including:

• SE6001 Compound Semiconductor Device Fabrication

• SE6006 Scientific Programming Concepts (PH502 - NUI Galway)

• SE6009 High Performance Computing (PH504 - NUI Galway)

• SE6014 Semiconductor Growth & Fabrication Technology

• SE6020 Photonics Integrated Circuits Assembly & Packaging

• SE6021 Introduction to Citizen Science

Other relevant modules may be selected with approval from the supervisory team and programme coordinator.

2. Responsible Research & Innovation (5 ECTS)

Recommended:

• PG6015 Introduction to Research Integrity, Ethics & Open Science

• Or equivalent ethics training.

3. Transferable Skills (5 ECTS)

Complete at least 5 credits from PG-coded modules listed in the Postgraduate Training section of the UCC Calendar.

4. Innovation, Commercialisation & Entrepreneurship (5 ECTS)

Example:

• PG7052 Developing Your Entrepreneurial Mindset

5. Module of Choice (5 ECTS)

Students may select any relevant module approved by their supervisor.

Why Choose This Course

At Tyndall , we are international research leaders in nanomaterials, electronics and photonics from atoms to systems, particularly in our core market areas of electronics, communications, energy, health, agri-tech and the environment. Based at University College Cork, we are Ireland’s largest Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) and one of Europe’s leading institutes for deep-tech research and innovation.

Choosing a postgraduate training programme at Tyndall means you will have the opportunity to work on leading-edge research within a multi-disciplinary team of experts with access to a state-of–the-art R&D infrastructure. As well as collaborating with academic partners across the globe, you’ll also benefit from our close network of over 200 industry partners internationally, giving you the opportunity to partner on projects with large multinationals and SMEs.

At Tyndall, you have the potential to expand your knowledge in Physics, Engineering, Chemistry or Computer Sciences and to define the future, making a real impact to some of the world’s major societal challenges. We have Research Masters and PhD positions, interdisciplinary areas, ranging from fundamentals to applied research, such as Micro and Nano Systems and Photonics, across our Research Centres.

Skills and Careers Information

PhD Engineering Science students have the potential to define the future and make a real impact to some of the world's major societal challenges. PhD Engineering Science graduates are equipped with a wide range of skills, leading to successful careers in academia, research or industry in Ireland and abroad.

Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A Second Class Honours Grade 1 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8).
• At least three years of relevant professional experience in higher education or a cognate field. 

Before applying to this programme, potential students must consult with the Dean of Doctoral Studies to identify a satisfactory supervisory team. Once the team is identified, applicants can then apply online.

As part of the online application, applicants must supply a statement detailing the following:

1. A literature review of relevance to the area topic you plan to research.
2. A statement of research aims including a potential methodology and the contribution of this work to your field.
3. A personal statement detailing your research experience, publications, and collaborations.

Consideration under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may also be given to applicants who do not meet the minimum academic entry requirements as stated above but who present with suitable professional qualifications and substantial education-related professional experience. In such cases, the applicant must clearly set out the grounds upon which they wish to be considered in their application.

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