Course Summary
The aim of this course is to enable students from across a broad spectrum of professional backgrounds to gain a grounded understanding of the core principles of public health and their application to the practice of community healthcare, and to increase graduates’ employability in community health practice. The course is suitable for people who are currently either working in, or intend to work in community health and who are seeking an enhanced qualification for their career advancement.
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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 be required to:
- Hold a minimum 2.1 grade (second class honours) in a relevant primary degree in the applicant’s field of practice.
- Where applicable, hold current registration with the relevant professions’ regulatory body.
- Or otherwise satisfy the course committee they have the ability to complete and benefit from the course.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION FOR NON-EU STUDENTS: When asked to submit ABA PIN please insert ‘0000’ to bypass this question. This instruction also applies to all applicants who are not currently qualified as a nurse or midwife in Ireland.
Students will also be required to undergo Garda Vetting, to learn more please visit: www.tcd.ie/students/orientation/postgraduates/garda-vetting.php
Application Details
Please contact [email protected] if you need any further information.
Fees
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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.
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 course go on to work in NGOs, policy, government and research institution, as well as heath professions in a variety of sectors. The course also advances their career prospects both in terms of promotion eligibility and post-graduate training, as well as opens the doors to further academic research.