Course Summary
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for those wishing to learn the skills of design development with a focus on healthcare products and services. The programme welcomes students with a primary degree from diverse backgrounds, including science, engineering, business, medicine, and social sciences. If youre passionate about developing medical and healthcare products and service this programme is your gateway to a rewarding career in creating positive impacts on individuals and society.
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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 must have a 1st or 2nd class Level 8 honours degree (NFQ or internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant subject or equivalent prior learning that is recognised by the University as meeting this requirement.
Applicants must also satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. The University reserves the right to shortlist and interview applicants.
Applications are welcome from students of design and non-design backgrounds with an interest in innovating solutions for healthcare and wellbeing challenges and opportunities.
Backgrounds can include, but are not limited to, technical disciplines (science and engineering), business, medicine, allied health, social sciences.
Supporting documentation will be reviewed by Course Director and course team.
Application Details
What to Include with your Application
Qualification transcripts and certificates
A copy of your birth certificate or passport
A statement of interest as to why you would like to be considered for the professional diploma in Healthcare Products and Service Development
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate
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What to Include with your Application
Qualification transcripts and certificates
A copy of your birth certificate or passport
A statement of interest as to why you would like to be considered for the professional diploma in Healthcare Products and Service Development
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate
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.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Graduates of this programme will have advanced design skills setting them up for design and innovation roles to lead the development of new health solutions across diverse applications and industries.
Example careers include:
Medical device innovation
Medical device regulation
Consumer products to improve health and wellbeing
Health technologies to monitor and treat diseases
Innovative solutions to address psychology and sociological aspects in health and wellbeing
Process and systems improvements