Entry Requirements
1. A 1.1 (or equivalent) or 2.1 (or equivalent) Bachelor’s honours degree in a healthcare-related field*
2. Applicants should have relevant work experience in healthcare, including direct care for individuals or communities in clinical settings, non-clinical roles in healthcare administration, policy, or research and community service focused on healthcare.
3. Applicants from diverse backgrounds with a variety of healthcare experiences, including those such as health policy, public health etc, healthcare management etc., are welcomed
4. A minimum overall score of 7.0 IELTS, with no less than 6.5 in any one band for international applicants

*Applicants from non-healthcare-related degrees will be considered (minimum requirement of 2nd Class Honours, Grade 1) on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the coordinators.

Closing Date: 31 July 2025.

Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.

An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).

Next start date: September 2026

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

With its focus on real-world application, flexible delivery, and future-focused content, the MSc in Evidence-Based Future Healthcare prepares graduates for a wide range of leadership, specialist, and research roles across clinical, academic, health policy, and service delivery settings.

Graduates will be equipped with the skills to critically appraise evidence, design implementation strategies, lead change, and advocate for equity in healthcare. This makes them highly attractive to employers seeking individuals who can bridge the gap between research and practice.

Roles graduates may pursue include:

Clinical specialist or advanced practice roles with a focus on service innovation
Healthcare managers or quality improvement leads
Academic roles (research assistants, doctoral researchers)
Implementation scientists and knowledge translation specialists
Policy advisors, programme evaluators, or evidence officers in health agencies
Roles within research infrastructures, such as Cochrane, clinical trial units, or health technology assessment bodies
Sectors and settings include:

Hospitals, primary care, and community health services
Health policy and public health organisations (e.g. HSE, Department of Health, WHO)
Academic institutions and research centres
Not-for-profits, NGOs, and patient advocacy groups
Digital health and medtech companies
International bodies focused on global health or health systems strengthening
Many graduates may choose to progress to PhD study or clinical-academic training programmes. The course also builds capacity for those seeking funding to lead projects in practice (e.g. via HSE Spark, HRB Applied Partnership Awards, or implementation fellowships).
Employers increasingly value the practical, cross-cutting skills taught in this MSc - including critical appraisal, evidence synthesis, applied statistics, digital health awareness, and inclusive leadership. These are in high demand in a health system undergoing digital transformation, workforce redesign, and a shift toward integrated, evidence-informed models of care.