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Master of Science in Obesity

University of Galway

Ireland,Connacht

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 18,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 35

Application Fee

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Ireland, Connacht

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1845

Total Students: 19,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

University Rd, Galway, Ireland

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Master of Science in Obesity

Program Overview

This newly established masters programme provides a broad and comprehensive curriculum that is clinically relevant and that also has a strong theoretical basis. Obesity is a major health problem, both for affected individuals and for society. There is a growing awareness of the need to provide effective treatments and prevention strategies. Our motivation in developing this programme at University of Galway is two-fold: To inform better, evidence-based, compassionate and dignified care to patients affected by obesity and related disorders and secondly to inform better population level strategies to mitigate the obesity epidemic.

This “two-pronged” approach is a strong theme throughout the programme, reflected in the two distinct obesity modules that form part of the core learning. Our students will develop in-depth knowledge of the various therapeutic strategies available to patients and will understand the factors underlying variations in the obesity phenotype. Students will also appreciate the potential benefits and disadvantages of various population level strategies that can be formulated to address the obesity crisis, and the societal, political and legislative challenges faced in deploying these.

University of Galway is uniquely well placed to deliver this course, which forms part of an integrated suite of masters programmes including cardiovascular disease prevention, diabetes and clinical research. It will be delivered by clinical academic staff attached to the regional bariatric service, providing multidisciplinary medical, nursing, surgical, dietetic and psychological care to patients with severe and complicated obesity.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 35

Tuition Fee

CAD 18,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Galway

CAD 10,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88.0 Minimum Listening - 20.0 Minimum Reading - 19.0 Minimum Writing - 24.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 61.0 Minimum Listening - 61.0 Minimum Reading - 61.0 Minimum Writing - 61.0 Minimum Speaking - 61.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must hold a Second Class Honours, Grade 1 degree in an appropriate clinical or life science degree programme. H

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

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Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students

Global Scholarships

University of Galway is committed to attracting high-calibre students from around the world. To this end, we offer a range of merit-based scholarships to students from a number of outside of the EU countries, in line with our strategic international priorities. For international students commencing study at University of Galway they are a number of different scholarships on offer.