Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: We did our best, but couldn't find the next application deadline and start date information online.
Overview
The overall objective of the Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (BMERM) (Structured) programme of the University of Galway is to develop PhD graduates who will produce ground-breaking scientific results benefiting human health and contributing to economic growth, and who will, in turn, lead research and development in these fields in industry and academia.
BME&RM combines a PhD research project with a unique experiential learning and didactic programme, resulting in an unparalleled learning experience for the student in terms of its combination of world-class research and focused clinical and industrial interaction. Visit the programme website for more information
Key facts
The BME&RM programme will be delivered by a core partnership of institutions: National University of Ireland Galway, University of Limerick and University College Cork, linked with a wider consortium of partner institutions nationally and internationally: Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology Sligo, University of Ulster, Queen's University Belfast, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Pittsburgh, Duke University, Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA), Rice University, Mayo Clinic, RWTH Aachen University and Georgia Tech Ireland.
Programme Structure
Areas of Interest include:
- Functional Biomaterials
- Mechanics of Biological Cells, Tissues and Systems
- Bioelectronics and Rehabilitation Engineering
- Regenerative Orthobiologics and Neurotherapeutics
- Regenerative Cardiovascular Therapeutics
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT: 88. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
PTE Academic: 61. PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
IELTS: 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Other requirements
General requirements
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 24,439 AUD / year (≈ 15,000 EUR / year). Additional details: Non-EU: €15,140 including levy.
- EU/EEA Nationals: 9,368 AUD / year (≈ 5,750 EUR / year). Additional details: EU: €5,890 including levy.
All students, irrespective of funding, must pay the student levy of €140.
Living Costs
Galway, Ireland: 1,303-1,792 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biomedical Engineering and Regenerative Medicine (BMERM) (Structured).
Available Scholarships
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program: Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026, Provider: U.S. government.
- ACES Scholarships: Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026, Provider: ACES Education Fund.
- ServiceScape Scholarship: Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026, Provider: ServiceScape.
- Ukrainian Researchers Scheme: Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Provider: Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences.
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility: Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Provider: OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation.
- ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk): Grant, 1550 EUR, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Provider: Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation.
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship: Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Provider: IvyPanda.
- Women Scholarship for International Students: Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, Provider: educations.com.
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship: Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027, Provider: Voice Talent Online.
- The PhD Prep Fellowship: Grant, 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Provider: Admit Lab.
- Dream Chaser Scholarship: Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Provider: Salvado Law.
- Scholarship for students with disabilities: Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Provider: Anonymous Hope Fund.
- Government Of Ireland Scholarships: Grant, 10000 EUR, Deadline: 12 Mar 2027, Provider: Government Of Ireland.
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria: Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Provider: Leopold Figl Foundation.
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship: Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified, Provider: IELTS from 6 to 9.
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme: Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027, Provider: The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme.
- “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship: Grant, 5000 USD, Deadline: Not specified, Provider: FHE Health.
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