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Earth and Ocean Sciences
Course Code: MSc (full-time) 1MS1; MSc (part-time) 1MS2 Important: applicants must speak to the research group leader before applying.
Course Overview
Clusters
Biogeoscience Group
Studies of the Irish sea floor and marine—groundwater interactions.
Geofluids Group
Investigations into the role of fluids in the mineralogical, chemical, and structural evolution of the Earth's crust.
Magmatic Studies Group
Investigations into the petrogenesis of magmatic and related rocks.
Studying physical, chemical and biological interactions in the oceans.
Important: Applicants must speak to the research group leader before applying.
Group leader links: www.nuigalway.ie/eos/staff/academic_staff/academic_staff.html
www.nuigalway.ie/eos/research/magmatic/magmatic.html
Programmes Available
Entry Requirements
Current research projects
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