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.