Courses
Healthcare Innovation and Technology
Master of Science
Course Details
| Course Code | LY_IHLTH_M |
|---|---|
| Level | 9 |
| Duration | 1/2 years |
| Credits | 90 |
| Method of Delivery | On-campus |
| Campus Locations | Donegal – Letterkenny |
| Mode of Delivery | Full Time, Part Time |
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Course Overview
Given the complexity and budgetary constraints of modern healthcare, there is a clear need to provide modern knowledge-driven infrastructure to support the healthcare sector. This programme will provide healthcare professionals with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the field of ICT and its application to improving healthcare.
For example wearable devices and apps that monitor exercise, sleep patterns, etc., are becoming increasingly common. They help people monitor and adjust their lifestyle choices. The data gathered also provides medical professionals with early warnings and often life-saving information. This is just one of many used for digital healthcare technologies in both practise and research.
Healthcare Innovation and Technology (or Health Informatics) sits at the intersection of information science, computer science, and health care. This field deals with a wide range of tools required for the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of information in healthcare. Graduates of this MSc programme will be qualified to work in hospital and healthcare systems, health informatics companies, medical research organisations, medical technology companies and private and public health organisations.
Recommended Study Hours per week
Examination and Assessment
On-Campus Attendance Requirement
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Entry Requirements
The Masters Programme will be available to applicants who meet one of the following criteria:
An Honours Degree in Health Sciences, Allied Healthcare or Medicine with first or second-class honours or an equivalent qualification.
Candidates who do not have an Honours degree but have significant relevant experience may also be eligible for consideration via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Have equivalent international qualifications to those outlined above.
Careers
Graduate careers typically include roles in healthcare applications development, medical data analytics, research, and wearable device development.
The main employers are healthcare providers, healthcare innovation companies, healthcare technology companies, hospitals, and medical research centers.
Further Information
Who Should Apply?
This programme will provide healthcare professionals with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the field of ICT and its application to improving healthcare.
Application Closing Date
Start Date
Contact Information
Department of Computing
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186351
Head of Department: Jade Lyons
E: computing.donegal@atu.ie
T: +353 (0)74 9186304
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