Healthcare Practice
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University of Limerick

Healthcare Practice

The programme was developed and designed in conjunction with health service partners. Open to all Health Care Professionals (Inter-professional). The programme is delivered through blended learning which involves a combination of online and single on-campus workshop days.

Additional tutorial and research supervision days will be arranged throughout the six year part time programme with individual supervisory teams.

Subjects taught

Programme Content
Year 1
Autumn Semester
• Introduction to Postgraduate Research
• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 03

Spring Semester
• Independent Enquiry

Summer Semester
• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 01

Year 2
Autumn Semester
• Theoretical Underpinnings of Practice Based Enquiry

Spring Semester
• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 02(A)

Summer Semester
• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 02(B)

Year 3
Autumn Semester
Translational Research

Spring Semester
• Health Professional Leadership

Summer Semester
• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 05(A)

Year 4
Autumn Semester
• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 06

Spring Semester
• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 04(A)

Summer Semester
• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 04(B)

Year 5
Autumn Semester
• Postgraduate Professional Portfolio

Spring Semester
• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 07(A)

Summer Semester
• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 07(B)

Year 6
Autumn Semester
• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 08(A)

Spring Semester
• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 08(B)

Summer Semester
• Healthcare Practice Research Dissertation 9

Entry requirements

Masters Level 9 (NFQ or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant or appropriate subject, or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement. Must also satisfy the English Language Requirements for the University. Hold a recognised health-related professional qualification and current professional registration with their relevant regulatory professional body. Indicate area of interest/area of research and area of practice.

Application dates

How to apply:
1. Choose your programme.
2. Check closing date for the programme.
3. Apply online at www.ul.ie
4. Have your supporting documentation ready to upload.
5. Pay the application fee (€35 online / €40 bank draft or cheque).
6. Submit your application.

How to Apply
https://www.ul.ie/gps/about/how-apply

What to include with your Application:
Qualification transcripts and certificates. A research proposal: This proposal should include (1) a short background description of the topic area (2) the research aims and objectives (3) research methodology, including how the data will be collected (4) Bibliography / list of references as appropriate.

Duration

4 years full-time or 6 years part-time.

More details
  • Qualification letters

    PhD

  • Qualifications

    Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ)

  • Attendance type

    Full time,Part time,Daytime

  • Apply to

    Course provider