Course Summary
Students will learn about the key concepts, principles and application of evidence-based healthcare, health research methods, searching and appraising evidence, using statistics to inform healthcare decisions, person-centred care and shared decision-making in the age of mis/disinformation, the role of digital health and technology in clinical decision-making and advancing health equity through evidence-based practice.
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Career Sectors
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Entry Requirements
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.
Application Details
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 2025
Fees
Fees: EU €9,890 p.a. full-time; €5355 p.a. part-time (including levy) 2024/25
Fees: Tuition €9,750 p.a. full-time; €5,250 p.a. part-time 2024/25
Fees: Student levy €140 p.a. full-time; €105 p.a. part-time 2024/25
Fees: Non EU €17,640 full-time (including levy); €9,105 p.a. part-time (including levy) 24/25
The Student
Career Interests
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.
Career Progression
The MSc in Evidence-Based Future Healthcare opens a broad spectrum of employment and career advancement opportunities for graduates.
Duration
2 years Part-Time