Engineering Science

TheEngineering Science progmeramfrom University College Corkis 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 of thisEngineering Science progmeramfrom University College Cork 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).

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.

Courses include:

• Compound Semiconductor Device Fabrication

• Scientific Programming Concepts (PH502 – NUI Galway)

• High Performance Computing (PH504 – NUI Galway)

• Semiconductor Growth & Fabrication Technology

• Photonics Integrated Circuits Assembly & Packaging