Community Health

Postgraduate Certificate in Community Health
•NU7101 Determinants of Health (10 ECTS)
•NU7103 Principles and Practice of Community Health (10 ECTS)

plus one of the following three (subject to sufficient student numbers)

•NU7412 Deconstructing Mental Health and Distress (10 ECTS)
•NU7201 Child Health Provision in the Community (10 ECTS)
•*NU7416 Clinical Practicum in Community Health (10 ECTS)

*The Clinical Practicum in Community Health is available as an elective module only to nurses and midwives registered on a division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland register.

Postgraduate Diploma in Community Health
•NU7101 Determinants of Health (10 ECTS)
•NU7103 Principles and Practice of Community Health (10 ECTS)
•NU7104 Epidemiology and Healthcare Statistics (10 ECTS)
•NU7013 Theory and Practice of Enquiry Methods in Health Care (10 ECTS)
•NU7102 Health Promotion and Management of Chronic Disease (10 ECTS)

plus one of the following three (subject to sufficient student numbers)

•NU7412 Deconstructing Mental Health and Distress (10 ECTS)
• NU7201 Child Health Provision in the Community (10 ECTS)
•*NU7416 Clinical Practicum in Community Health (10 ECTS)

*The Clinical Practicum in Community Health is available as an elective module only to nurses and midwives registered on a division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland register.

Masters in Community Health

Year One
•NU7101 Determinants of Health (10 ECTS)
•NU7103 Principles and Practice of Community Health (10 ECTS)
•NU7104 Epidemiology and Healthcare Statistics (10 ECTS)
•NU7013 Theory and Practice of Enquiry Methods in Health Care (10 ECTS)
•NU7102 Health Promotion and Management of Chronic Disease (10 ECTS)

plus one of the following three (subject to sufficient student numbers)
•NU7412 Deconstructing Mental Health and Distress (10 ECTS)
•NU7201 Child Health Provision in the Community (10 ECTS)
•*NU7416 Clinical Practicum in Community Health (10 ECTS)

*The Clinical Practicum in Community Health is available as an elective module only to nurses and midwives registered on a division of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland register.

Year Two

NU8007 Dissertation (30 ECTS)

Structure and delivery
The course takes place over two years on a part-time basis or one year on a full-time basis.

A blended learning approach is utilised in the delivery of theoretical content which includes lectures, group discussions and self-directed learning. The assessment process is a combination of written and practical assignments. This course includes clinical and practice based learning and assessment and students may be required to attend additional sessions at associated service provider sites as well as at the student's practice base during year one of the course. There is some web-based learning involved.

Year One – all students
Commences with a full week in September and thereafter one day per week for the remainder of the academic year.

Year Two – second year part-time Masters students
Students attend workshops throughout the academic year and produce a dissertation under supervision.

Full-time Masters students
Commences with a full week in September and thereafter normally two days per week for the remainder of the academic year.

A blended learning approach is utilised in the delivery of theoretical content which includes lectures, group discussions and self-directed learning. The assessment process is a combination of written and practical assignments. This course includes clinical and practice based learning and assessment and students may be required to attend additional sessions at associated service provider sites as well as at the student's practice base during year one of the course. There is some web-based learning involved

Students attend workshops throughout the academic year and produce a dissertation under supervision.

Admission Requirements
Applicants:
• will be required to hold a minimum 2.1 grade (second class honours) in a relevant primary degree in the applicant's field of practice.

• where applicable, must hold current registration with the relevant professions' regulatory body.

• or otherwise satisfy the course committee they have the ability to complete and benefit from the course.

Special Instruction for Non-EU Students. When asked to submit ABA PIN please insert '0000' to bypass this question. *This instruction also applies to all applicants who are not currently qualified as a Nurse or Midwife in Ireland.

All applicants to the School of Nursing and Midwifery whose first language is not English or who have not been educated through the medium of English must present one of the following qualifications in the English language:
• IELTS: Grade 6.5 overall with a minimum of grade of 6.5 in each category
• TOEFL: 88 internet-based, 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based.
The test taken here should be TOEFL IBT
• University of Cambridge:
Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR
Level C1 or C2)
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE Academic: a minimum score of 63 to be eligible (with no section score below 59)
• Duolingo English Test: minimum overall score of 110/160, dated since January 2020
• An award certificate with a minimum II.1 overall score from Trinity's Centre for English Language Learning and Teaching's Pre-sessional Pathway Programme

Please also note that existing IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge and PET scores up to three years old (rather than two) will be accepted for 2020/21 applications in light of test centre closures.
Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting, see https://www.tcd.ie/students/orientation/undergraduates/garda-vetting.php for further details.

Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting, see https://www.tcd.ie/students/orientation/undergraduates/garda-vetting.php for further details.

Closing Date: 30th June 2023

M.Sc: 1 year full time/ 2 years part time
PG Cert: 1 year part time

Career Opportunities
This course will enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for further clinical training, or a career in clinical research or further academic research. Our programmes also deliver training that will enhance your opportunities to gain employment as a counsellor, developmental psychologist and educational psychologist, among many other psychology-related careers.

Graduates of this course go on to work in NGOs, policy, government and research institution, as well as heath professions in a variety of sectors. The course also advances their career prospects both in terms of promotion eligibility and post-graduate training, as well as opens the doors to further academic research.