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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Accessibility & LanguageOrientation
Welcome to the School of Health Sciences at University of Galway. We hope your time here will be both enjoyable and successful. You are joining a vibrant healthcare community in the College of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences. Please take a moment to view the College information here. Other useful link is Student FAQs pages. If you are an international student, please view international information here.
Below you will find details of Tús Maith|Good Start, a year long welcome programme for first year undergraduate students. Tús Maith|Good Start includes:
- Starter Pack – a pre-arrival e module
- Campus Welcome – Campus Orientation
- Start Strong – (Semester One).
Undergraduate Starter Pack
Get ready for university with Starter Pack. This self-paced and interactive online resource is designed to help undergraduates prepare for the transition to university. Click on this link to complete it now.
For more general information on orientation click here.
Please note: HEAR and DARE eligible applicants will be notified by email of their orientation programme. Please note you need to attend both orientations.
Undergraduate Campus Welcome
Thursday 12th & Friday 13th, September 2024
Undergraduate On-Campus Orientation for the full-time undergraduate programmes of Occupational Therapy, Podiatric Medicine and Speech and Language Therapy will take place in Áras Moyola on the morning of Thursday 12th September 2024 and will be followed by activities and events taking place across the campus on Thursday afternoon and all day Friday. Enjoy!
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If you are unable to attend your campus Orientation 2024 please advise your relevant Programme Coordinator, as follows:
- Occupational Therapy - Prof. Agnes Shiel (agnes.shiel@universityofgalway.ie)
- Speech and Language Therapy - Dr. Mary Pat O'Malley-Keighran (marypat.omalley@universityofgalway.ie)
- Podiatric Medicine - Ms. Sarah O'Connell (sarah.oconnell@universityofgalway.ie).
Timetables
The undergraduate 1st year timetables will be available from 1st September 2024.
- 1st Year Occupational Therapy DRAFT Timetable (GY502)
- 1st Year Speech and Language Therapy DRAFT Timetable (GY503)
- 1st Year Podiatric Medicine DRAFT Timetable (GY504).
Postgraduate Orientation
| Information on University Orientation for incoming Postgraduate Research Students is available on the Graduate Studies website. |
| Information on University Orientation for incoming Postgraduate Taught Students will be made available from your Programme Coordinators. |
Find out more
The Help Hub has all the orientation information you need. If you have questions about university life you can ask Cara, the university virtual assistant. Contact our Accommodation Advisory team if you need advice about finding accommodation.
