Public Health

Key programme benefits to future students

The focus of the MSc in Public Health programme is to move from the traditional public health teachings into a competency-based and applied public health way of learning. The programme is exceptional in the strength of its modules in global health and sustainable development, the social determinants of health and health systems, public health research and data analysis, and design, monitoring, and evaluation of public health interventions.



Students irrespective of their professional background will be able to investigate, design, evaluate, and address public health challenges. The MSc in Public health also provides a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary study and work.



The programme is made up of five core modules with online lectures, on-campus face-to-face skills building and group-collaboration workshops, a practicum, and a research project. Students can register on a full-time or part-time basis.

Public Health – Full-time

Autumn Modules

• Public Health & Health Systems

• Public Health Interventions

• Public Health Research and Data Analysis



Spring Modules

• Monitoring and Evaluation in Public Health

• Global Health and Sustainable Development

• Public Health Practicum



Summer Modules

• Research Project



Public Health – Part-time

Year 1

Autumn Modules

• Public Health Interventions

• Public Health Research and Data Analysis

• Public Health Practicum



Spring Modules

• Monitoring and Evaluation in Public Health

• Global Health and Sustainable Development



Year 2

Spring Modules

• Public Health Practicum



Summer Modules

• Research Project

Who can apply?

Graduates of any undergraduate degree can be accepted into the Public Health MSc.

Applicants must hold a minimum 2.1 (second-class honours grade 1) result in their first honours bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8 or other internationally recognised equivalent). Awards of 2:2 or less may be considered if applicants demonstrate significant public health work experience.

The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants as deemed necessary. Candidates who are deemed to appropriately meet the above requirements will be invited to take part in on online interview as part of the application process, after which successful candidates will be offered a place on the programme.

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, blended.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Example roles might include: Academic researcher, Data analyst, Epidemiologist, Health policy officer, Project manager, Health economist, Public health nurse, Public health dentist. Graduates would be likely to go on to work in settings such as health, research, business, government, and national or international non-governmental organisations.