Public Health - Sligo

The aim of the programme is to equip students to take a population health approach incorporating the overlapping public health domains of health protection, health promotion and improvement, health economics and health service quality and delivery supported by robust health intelligence.

What will I study?

Modules:

Principles of Public Health

Practice

Epidemiology

Quality Improvement in Healthcare

Health Protection

Applications with a 2.2 Honours award in a relevant discipline may apply. Applicants who do not meet this entry criterion may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

1 year part-time, online.



Study Hours

There are 3 hours of live lectures delivered each week per semester. It is recommended that students should try to allow for 12-15 hours per week to their studies.



On-Campus Attendance: No attendance required.