Digital Health - Athlone

The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Health is an interdisciplinary programme developed in partnership with, healthcare service providers and with clinical experts in the field of digital health. This course is aimed at postgraduate students who wish to enhance their knowledge, competencies, attitudes, and skills within the context of digital health and health care systems. This course will enable graduates to function efficiently as healthcare leaders and innovators within a digitally enabled healthcare environment. The programme was developed and will be delivered by lecturers from the fields of computer and software engineering and nursing and healthcare. This is pivitol in preparing graduates to bridge the gap between healthcare and computing; to lead the transformative evolution of technology in healthcare delivery. As identified by the World Health Organization (2021) digital health can help health systems be more efficient and sustainable, enabling them to deliver good quality, affordable and equitable care. Likewise the eHealth strategy in Ireland (Health Service Executive (2023) suggests that the use of technological-enabled solutions will lead to improved population wellbeing, health service effeciences and economic opportunities. The teaching strategies involve a problem based approach with development of practice based skills working with practice based problems which mirrors the challenges faced in the healthcare environment.

Year 1 – Semester 1

Research Methods in Healthcare Credits: 10

Data Analysis and Visualisation for Healthcare Systems Credits: 10

Digitalisation in a Modern Health System Credits: 10



Year 1 – Semester 2

Implementing Intelligent Healthcare Systems Credits: 10

Data Analysis and Visualisation for Connected Healthcare Credits: 10

Quality, Governance and Leadership in Digital Health Credits: 10

This programme is primarily aimed at those working within the healthcare sector both clinical/non-clinical or the IT industry who wish to develop their knowledge and skill in the digital health sector.



Hold a Honours Degree with related field of studies (Level 8, 2:1 or above). Students prior learning may also be recognised including prior experiental learning (non-certified), and accrediated (certified) learning. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.



International Students

Hold a Honours Degree with related field of studies (Level 8) with 60% average. In line with admission policies, non-native English speakers are required to have an IELTS level of 6.5 or equivalent examination with no band less than 6.0.



Applicants applying for entry to this postgraduate programme should supply the following information directly to the International Office for programmes commencing in September.



Apply via the online application process

Detailed curriculum vitae.

Certified transcripts of examination results and English language translations of qualifications not issued in English.

Evidence of ability to follow classes in English which satisfy TUS Minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Letter of recommendation from appropriate Head of School or lecturer at home institution.

1 year, part-time.

Further Study

Graduates of the Postgraduate diploma can progress to the MSc in Digital Health.



Career Opportunities

Graduates from this PGD have the potential for employment in multiple domains of the healthcare industry. There are many areas for career advancement, both nationally and internationally. Level 9 attainment is identified as an essential requirement for career progression and promotion in areas such as data analysis, healthcare informatics, and digital health innovations.