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Digital Health - Athlone

TUS - Athlone Campus

Course code
Level
Level 9
Award
Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ)
Classification
Minor
Awarding body
Technological University of the Shannon
Duration
1 year, part-time.

Programme summary

This course is aimed at postgraduate students who wish to enhance their knowledge, competencies, attitudes, and skills within the context of digital health and health care systems. This course will enable graduates to function efficiently as healthcare leaders and innovators within a digitally enabled healthcare environment.

Entry requirements

This programme is primarily aimed at those working within the healthcare sector e.g. nursing, medicine, allied health professions, clerical administration and support staff who wish to develop their knowledge and skill in the digital health sector. A Bachelor of Science (Level 8) or equivalent qualification is required for entry to this programme. In line with TUS Guidelines, students prior learning may also be recognised including: prior experiential (non-certified) and accredited (certified) learning. TUS Quality Assurance policies and procedures governing recognition of prior learning (RPL) will be applied to enable applicants with a non-classified award or a pre-Bachelors award, to progress to postgraduate studies where applicable, adhering to standard RPL application criteria set by TUS. Applicants gaining admission using APEL are required to provide the submittal of documentary evidence to support his/her application in line with TUS requirements. International Students Hold a Honours Degree with related field of studies (Level 8) with 60% average. In line with admission policies, non-native English speakers are required to have an IELTS level of 6.5 or equivalent examination with no band less than 6.0. Applicants applying for entry to this postgraduate programme should supply the following information directly to the International Office for programmes commencing in September. Apply via the online application process Detailed curriculum vitae. Certified transcripts of examination results and English language translations of qualifications not issued in English. Evidence of ability to follow classes in English which satisfy TUS Minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Letter of recommendation from appropriate Head of School or lecturer at home institution.

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