Course Summary
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for those wishing to learn the skills of design thinking 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 you’re passionate about shaping the future of health and wellbeing, 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 Designing Healthcare Products and Services
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
Autumn
Fees
€4078 per year
Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email [email protected].)
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
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
• 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