Programme Overview

Master of Health Science in Professional Healthcare Studies programme is appropriate for students who have already undertaken a Postgraduate Diploma (health/social care/disability studies related) programme at level 9 or equivalent on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Students apply for accreditation of prior learning for 60 ECTs for their Postgraduate Diploma qualification and then proceed for a further 60 ECTs at level 9 toward the award of Master of Health Science award. This is a multidisciplinary programme with allied healthcare professions receiving the award of Professional Studies and nurses receiving the award of Nursing Studies.

This multidisciplinary programme offers students a flexible option to use credits (60 ECTS) already gained at postgraduate level 9,  to return to study for a MHSc award. Applications are considered from students nationally and not just past student of ATU St Angelas. Students are offered a hybrid delivery while attending 3-4 days per semester. Students are offered both group and individual supervision for the research dissertation. 

Applications and Selections

Please complete our Application Form: MHSc in Professional Healthcare Studies

Closing Date is 4th June 2024.

Programme will run subject to numbers of applicants.

 

Who Teaches this Programme

Requirements and Assessment

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Applicants will normally have gained:

  • A Postgraduate Diploma: for 60 ECTS at Level 9 in health/disability/social care related studies or evidence of equivalent academic credits achieved.
  • Applicants  must have achieved an aggregate mark of 60% overall in the Postgraduate Diploma programme phase.

And

  • Have successfully completed a postgraduate level 9 research module (or equivalent learning)

And

  • Be a registered nurse/midwife on the Register maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland;

Or

  • Be registered on another allied healthcare professional register* as appropriate;

And

  • Be currently employed in some aspect of health/disability or social care delivery e.g. care delivery, education, policy development, management, and associated support services.

International students will require a degree of fluency in the English language. An overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS Academic Test is required.

*For those required to register with a professional body


Additional Requirements

Duration

This is a one-calendar-year part time programme (September-August)

Next start date

September 2024

A Level Grades ()

Average intake

Subject to numbers

QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes

Closing Date

4th June 2024

NFQ level

9

Mode of study

ECTS weighting

120

Award

Master of Health Science in Professional Healthcare Studies - 120 ECTS

CAO

Programme code

Programme Outline

This is a one calendar year part-time programme. 

  • Students are required to have already undertaken a level 9 research module.
  • Students are required  and to have a research proposal (4000 words) already prepared before commencing the programme.
  • Students will attend seminar days (3-4) in semester one and two.
  • Students will be allocated a supervisor and will partake in individual and group supervision to develop and undertake their research project.

Further Education

On successful completion of this programme, students can apply for PHD programmes in health and social care/disability in ATU or other HEI. 

Why Choose This Programme?

Career Opportunities

On successful completion of this programme, students are well positioned for senior positions in health and social care management, practice or education.

Who’s Suited to This Programme

Learning Outcomes

 

Work Placement

Study Abroad

Related Student Organisations

Programme Fees

Fees: EU

€4,750

Fees: Tuition

Fees: Student levy

Fees: Non EU

 

Fees can be paid securely through our Online Payment Facility

Registered Nurses working for the HSE are eligible to apply to their appropriate Centre of Nursing and Midwifery Education (CMNE) for funding for modules/programme.

The Total Fees (EU Fees) for this programme can be found on our Fees & Funding webpage - Fees & Funding | ATU - Atlantic Technological University.

Find out More

Karolina Oracz
Postgraduate Administrator
School of Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies
ATU St Angelas
T:   +353 (0)71 9179606
E:   karolina.oracz@atu.ie

 

                           What Our Students Say

Ann Marie

Ann Marie Mahon |   MHSc (Nursing/Professional Studies) 120 ECTS

Completing a MHSc award was something I felt was not within my grasp until I completed the Postgraduate Diploma (Applied Health & Wellness Coaching) at ATU St Angelas. Encouragement from the lecturers motivated me to continue my studies for the Master of Health Sciences (Nursing Studies). The programme was interesting and challenging at the same time. The guidance and patience of the lecturers and library staff allowed me to successfully complete the programme. I have grown academically, professionally, and personally. I feel that this has contributed to a recent promotion and I would highly recommend the programme with ATU St Angelas to prospective students.

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