
University of Limerick
Human Performance & Innovation
Key programme benefits to future students
The aim of the PD is to provide experienced professionals (≥ 5 yrs.) with enhanced skills and knowledge enabling them to envision, evolve, theoretically substantiate and rigorously evaluate, novel innovations beneficial to their specific domains of expertise.
The PD recognises that mature practitioners, embedded in professional environments, already have substantial domain-specific knowledge, expertise and experiences. The PD route thus offers professionals a personally tailored programme of study designed to drive, implement and evaluate beneficial innovations which are within their realm of expertise, pivotal to their practice and serve their future career ambitions.
The programme is a direct response to an evident and growing societal need for professionals who are both academically astute and capable of demonstrating high-level critical thinking.
Key Fact: The PD offers a practitioner-centred programme of professional development leading to a doctoral level qualification. The PD recognises the need to create agile and tailored programmes of study moulded around the working lives of busy professionals operating in high-pressure.
Subjects taught
Year 1 - Modules
• Personal Review and Development Planning
• The Professional Paradigm 1: Practical and Theoretical Frameworks
• Evaluation Methods and Analysis 1
• The Professional Paradigm 2: Evolving and Theory Evidence, Practice and Innovation
Year 2 - Modules
• Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 1
• Evaluation Methods and Analysis 2
• Innovation Progression 1
• Professional Innovation Intervention Design and Evaluation 2
Year 3 - Modules
• Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 3
• Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 4
• Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 5
• Innovation Progression 2
Year 4 - Modules
• Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 6
• Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 7
• Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 8
• Innovation Progression 3
Entry requirements
Applicants for the Professional Doctorate in Human Performance and innovation require a minimum 2.2 honours degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in a relevant area, or a professional qualification deemed equivalent. Specifically, all prospective candidates require a minimum of 5 years’ professional experience. Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) entry will be available for those without a related degree if they can demonstrate significant relevant professional experience. An application via RPL requires a supporting statement uploaded with the application. Applicants may be interviewed as part of the application process.
Credits
90
Duration
4 years part-time, online.
Fees
MSc Biological and Biomolecular Science (F104) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 8170
nonEU fee per year - € 25600
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.
Enrolment dates
Autumn
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Qualification letters
PD
Qualifications
Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ)
Attendance type
Part time
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