Structured PhD in Physical Education and Sport Sciences Graduate profile
This novel Structured Ph.D. will allow the student to complete a Ph.D. within four years (full-time).
Key information
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 10 Major
Duration
Four year or five years
Attendance
Full-time or Part-time
Programme type
Research
Award
Doctorate
Dr. Michael Hanlon - Lecturer in Sports Science, Waterford Institute of Technology
"Carrying out a PhD in Pess was one of the most enjoyable and challenging experiences I have had"
Dr. Deirdre Harrington - Post Doctoral Fellow Population Science, Pennington Biomedical Research Centre, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
"The University of Limerick and the PESS Department specifically was a great place to do a PhD because there was freedom to develop an independent research profile while also having the opportunity to collaborate with other PhD students".
Area(s) of interest
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