Healthcare Innovation & Technology - Letterkenny

Healthcare Innovation and Technology (or Health Informatics) sits at the intersection of information science, computer science, and health care. This field deals with a wide range of tools required for the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of information in healthcare. Graduates of this programme will be qualified to work in hospital and healthcare systems, health informatics companies, medical research organisations, medical technology companies and private and public health organisations.



Who should apply?

This programme will provide healthcare professionals with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the field of ICT and its application to improving healthcare.

What will I study?

Modules:

IT Systems for Delivery of Healthcare

Wearable Sensor Technologies

Data Analytics and Statisical Analysis

Research and Development for Healthcare Innovation

Assessing Wearable Sensor Systems

Ethics in Healthcare Research

Dissertation

Applicants require an Honours degree in Health Sciences, Allied Healthcare or Medicine with first or second-class honours or an equivalent. Candidates who do not have Honours degree but have significant relevant experience may also eligible for consideration via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

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



Study Hours

Students can expect to allow between 10 and 20 hours for study per week.



On-Campus Attendance: Full-time attendance required.