Public Health

Please Note
The Covid 19 pandemic has taught us about the importance of the role of public health across all sectors of society. This programme will help learners develop knowledge and skills in health intelligence and epidemiology, health protection, health promotion and in developing quality and improving health and social care.

Semester 1
Title Credits
Principles of Public Health Practice 10
Epidemiology 05

Semester 2
Title Credits
Quality Improvement in Healthcare 10
Health Protection 05

2nd Class Honours (2.2) Level 8 degree in a relevant discipline are eligible to apply. Applicants who do not meet this entry criterion may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Applications for online programmes are accepted on the atu sligo website.

All programmes advertised will run subject to sufficient student numbers.

ATU sligo online has two intakes per year, the main one being in September with a smaller listing of programmes for January. For confirmation on start dates check www.itsligo.ie/online

For September, applications open from 1st February each year. Closing date for receipt of applications is 31st august.

For January, applications open from 1st November each year. Closing date for applications is mid-January.

The online application form requires personal details, previous qualifications, professional accreditations, employment history and a personal statement. We recommend collating all the necessary paperwork i.e. Transcripts of previous qualifications, academic certificates before you submit an application.

Once submitted, our admissions team will contact you to confirm eligibility and request copies of any previous qualifications.

Academic staff review every application and approve eligible candidates for the programme.

Admissions team will notify you if you are accepted onto the course and will request deposit to confirm your place.

Places are limited, so please apply early.

1 year part-time

Delivery Method: Online

On-Campus Attendance
No attendance required

Most of our online courses have about 2-3 hours of live lectures per week (but this can vary per programme). The rest of your study time consists of independent learning, communicating with your lecturers and classmates and carrying out assignments.

Live lectures normally take place between 6pm and 10pm, Monday to Thursday but this may vary depending on the availability of specific lecturers. If the Live Classroom scheduled times for the live online lectures do not suit you, recordings will be made available through Moodle and other accessible platforms. These recordings can be downloaded and watched later, at a time that suits you.

Please note, you may be required to take some time off work for the below:

• Exams Christmas Exams: 2 – 4 days in January each year. Summer Exams: 2 – 4 days in May each year.

• Workshops/Practical Classes: Approximately 2 – 4 days per year depending on the course you are studying. You will receive notification of the dates from your lecturer for each specific subject requirement.

During our Online & Flexible Learning Induction, you will meet with your Course Co-ordinator who will be available to answer any questions you might have, and they will give you your timetable for the upcoming academic year.

If you have any further questions, please contact our Admissions Team on admissions@itsligo.ie.

To help balance work, life, and online learning, it is important to understand the time that you will have to dedicate to your studies. This will help you to stay focused, reduce stress, and achieve your goals while also working full-time.

For part-time online or blended learning, it is recommended that you should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5 credit module to your studies.

Career Opportunities
This programme will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of project and service improvement roles in the statutory, community and voluntary health and social care sector.

Graduates may pursue work opportunities as Public Health Researcher, Public Health Policy Officer, Advocacy Worker. Immunisation Programme Co-ordinator, Public Health Screening Co-ordinator, Policy Advisor, Health Surveillance Officer, Biostatistical and Health Informatics Analysis, Community Health Worker, Global Health Researcher, Health Communications, Communications Worker and Public Health Data Analyst.

Further Study
Graduates of this award may continue onto the Certificate in Health Project management or the Certificate in Health Promotion and Wellbeing, or the Diploma or MSc in Health Promotion and Project Management.