Course Summary
This course is directed to medical practitioners, those in allied professions and also at those working in ICT areas in the health sector.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants will normally hold a NQF Level 8 academic award.
Where an applicant does not hold a Level 8 award, consideration will be given to those with relevant and appropriate qualifications and experience working in or closely with the health system. Such candidates may be interviewed to ensure applicability to the programme prior to acceptance.
Candidates who may enter via this route would typically be those currently employed but looking to change the focus of their career into the Health Informatics arena, or those that have health experience but are currently unemployed and looking to re-enter the workforce in the Healthcare Informatics field.
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme.
Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page (https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax) for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.
Application Details
Important dates
The next intake for MSc Healthcare Informatics is September
Apply Online
You can apply via the UCD application portal. Please search for the course code, X523
If you have any problems or queries with the online application process please Email: [email protected] or Tel: + 353 1 716 1142/ 1476
X523: MSc Healthcare Informatics Full-Time
Master of Science
Full-Time: Commencing September 2025
Graduate Taught
Fees
Important dates
The next intake for MSc Healthcare Informatics is September
Apply Online
You can apply via the UCD application portal. Please search for the course code, X523
If you have any problems or queries with the online application process please Email: [email protected] or Tel: + 353 1 716 1142/ 1476
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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 course is primarily aimed at existing and future employees in the health service and IT industry sector who are looking to move into the area of Healthcare Informatics, expand their current knowledge in the area, or get more involved in health IT implementation projects in their respective work locations.
The assignments for the various modules are primarily focused on work-based topics, with these assignments being undertaken primarily as group or team work.
This team-based process mirrors the actuality of IT systems implementation projects or health data / business intelligence analysis in this sector.
Duration
Delivery: On Campus