Design for Health & Wellbeing

Key programme benefits to future students

Some of the skills you will learn are:

- The process of design: problem solving, critical, creative and design thinking skills; design research, brainstorming, ideation, prototyping, role-play, design development, testing, iteration, visualization skills, sketching, modelling and design tools.

- How to identify areas of opportunity by uncovering health care needs;

- The legal and regulatory aspects of healthcare;

- How to work with hospitals and clinics;

- How to engage with patients and stakeholders;

- How to apply human factors and ergonomic principles;

- How to appreciate the complex nature of health as a concept and the various determinants of health;

- How to understand the causes, risk factors and symptoms associated with different types of disease profiles as well the different types of treatments;

- How to harness the entrepreneurial skills and knowledge required to establish and grow a new venture.



The programme features a short research immersion in a hospital or other healthcare environment. The program also involves collaborating with industry partners to work on sponsored briefs.



The programme is comprised of seven modules spread over three semesters. The part-time programme is delivered over 6 semesters. While it is studio based we can also cater for those who need to be online, via the University’s learning management system, meeting the needs of working professionals in Ireland and overseas.

Autumn Modules

• Entrepreneurship – Establishing International Ventures

• Design Research

• Anatomy and Physiology in Emergent Care 1



Spring Modules

• Human Factors in Health Systems

• Introduction to Health and Health Promotion

• Ideation and Representation

• Concept Development and Evaluation



Summer Modules

• Design Project

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline including science, engineering, business, medicine, allied health professions, and social sciences



The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.



Garda clearance is required.



Other Entry Considerations:



We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.



At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time on campus

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates of this programme will have advanced design skills setting them up for innovation roles to lead the development of new health solutions across diverse applications and industries. Graduates have a high employment rate and are currently working in design practices, medical technology companies, hospitals and other healthcare settings.



Example careers include working in: Product and medical device innovation; UX/UI design for healthcare; Service & systems design; Design project manager; Design Researcher; Human factors specialists; Regulatory affairs specialist; Business model design or design entrepreneurship.