Программы обучения National University of Ireland

MSc (Global Environmental Economics)

Galway , Ireland

This course will equip students with the skills to address these challenges through a unique combination of theoretical and applied subjects. These are delivered through small group teaching by academics as well as industry and policy experts. This guarantees a practical focus that is further strengthened through work placements in related companies or research institutes in Ireland or abroad. The programme is specifically targeted to provide students with employability skills that are relevant to shape and influence future public policy, conduct environmental evaluations, lead research projects, work in a business or consultancy role, with international development and aid agencies or continue education through further academic study. The aims of the MSc in Global Environmental Economics are to equip graduates with the following skills: Understand and analyse global environmental issues from an economic perspective Critically evaluate and inform future public policy in relation to the environment Advanced knowledge of economic methods used to analyse environmental problems Understand global interlinkages of environmental problems and how these differ around the world Effective communication skills and be proficient with various media

€15,550 International

€6,400 Domestic

€8,962.6 Living cost

MSc (Health Economics)

National University of Ireland

Galway , Ireland

The MSc in Health Economics is a taught Masters programme which introduces the student to the theoretical principles and practical techniques of economic analysis which are applied to inform health policy and health care decision-making within the evolving global context of technological development, population ageing, rising healthcare costs and changing patient preferences and expectations. In particular, the programme seeks to equip students with the tools to examine individual behaviours with respect to health and health care, to explore alternative systems of health care finance and delivery, and to apply economic evaluation, preference elicitation and econometric techniques to inform health care resource allocation. The programme consists of a mix of modules, which are delivered through a series of lectures, practical workshops, tutorials, and seminars from academic and industry experts, in addition to a supervised minor dissertation, which is generally completed over the course of a summer placement at an appropriate research agency. The programme is designed for people interested in pursuing a career in the public sector, working in the government, the health service or public health agencies, in the private sector, working in the pharmaceutical, medical device or private care industries, or in the research sector, working with public, academic, or private consultancy agencies.

€15,550 International

€7,000 Domestic

€8,962.6 Living cost

MSc (Health Psychology)

National University of Ireland

Galway , Ireland

The MSc (Health Psychology) is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme of academic study in the discipline of health psychology. Health Psychology is concerned with the application of psychological theory, research, and practice to the promotion and maintenance of health; the identification and amelioration of psychological factors contributing to physical illness and the improvement of the health care system and formulation of health policy. This programme is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). Programme staff are active in developing and promoting health psychology in Ireland and internationally. A number of internationally recognised health psychologists contribute to the programme through a series of visiting specialist seminars. It is intended for psychology graduates seeking to develop their knowledge and expertise in Health Psychology. The MSc will enable students to conduct high quality research and will prepare them to undertake further professional training in health psyhology and other areas of psychology.

€16,400 International

€6,800 Domestic

€8,962.6 Living cost

MSc (International Management)

National University of Ireland

Galway , Ireland

The award-winning MSc in International Management provides students with in-depth knowledge and expertise in the principles and application of international business and management. Philosophically, the programme aspires to develop the student’s ‘global mindset’ by developing cultural awareness, sensitivity and curiosity around global industrial systems, international business models, geopolitics, global finance and worldwide societal norms and changes.

€16,400 International

€9,000 Domestic

€8,962.6 Living cost

MSc (Marketing Management)

National University of Ireland

Galway , Ireland

The programme content is aimed at preparing graduates for a variety of marketing positions in business.

€15,550 International

€9,000 Domestic

€8,962.6 Living cost

MSc (Mathematics)

National University of Ireland

Galway , Ireland

Students take three courses per semester. Throughout the year, students work on a minor dissertation on a topic of current interest, during which they receive training in modern research techniques, as well as developing presentation and report-writing skills. The school offers a lively environment for studying a Master’s. There are several weekly research seminars on topics in various areas of Mathematics. Students are also encouraged to participate in the workshops hosted by the School’s de Brún Centre for Computational Algebra.

€15,550 International

€6,400 Domestic

€8,962.6 Living cost

MSc (Medical Physics)

National University of Ireland

Galway , Ireland

The MSc consists of a fairly intense programme of lectures, workshops, laboratory sessions, tutorials and self-directed learning, followed by a four to five-month research project. The syllabus contains modules covering traditional Medical Physics topics, such as Radiation Fundamentals, and Hospital and Radiation Safety, but also provides an introduction to other areas like Clinical Instrumentation, Modules in Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Informatics and Safety and Risk Management.

€25,000 International

€7,215 Domestic

€8,962.6 Living cost

MSc (Neuropharmacology)

National University of Ireland

Galway , Ireland

Attempting to find new drug treatments central nervous system (CNS) diseases is a major global priority. This requires a collaboration between pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and academic institutions. It involves: The identification of drug targets in the CNS disease state of interest Discovery and preclinical profiling of substances acting on this drug target The clinical evaluation for efficacy and safety. The Discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics has been actively engaged in neuropharmacological research for over 30 years. In 1998, the MSc in Neuropharmacology was introduced to provide students with the skills necessary to develop a career in important area of research. Programme outcomes include: Demonstrating a detailed knowledge of the principles and concepts of neuropharmacology Demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the recent developments and applications in the field of neuropharmacology Demonstrating a high-skill level in a wide range of laboratory skills for neuropharmacological investigations Communicating experimental findings in neuropharmacology effectively, using a variety of verbal, written and visual means Designing, conducting, analysing and presenting their original laboratory‐based research.

€17,750 International

€7,215 Domestic

€8,962.6 Living cost

MSc (Podiatric Medicine)—full-time and part-time

National University of Ireland

Galway , Ireland

The course will provide a postgraduate learning experience that adopts problem solving, clinical reasoning and critical reflection in the analysis of podiatric practice and advancement of individual expertise. It will provide students with the opportunity to develop their own clinical and professional interests and to enhance their knowledge and capacity to critique current literature, adopt best-practice and develop, undertake and disseminate research pertinent to podiatric medicine.

€14,750 International

€6,500 Domestic

€8,962.6 Living cost

MSc (TechInnovation)

National University of Ireland

Galway , Ireland

This MSc in TechInnovation course is a one-year full-time entrepreneurship development programme that aims to fill the gap in terms of entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship/innovation skills identified by small and large companies focused on exploring the commercial potential of solutions to identified industry needs across a wide range of domains. The aim of this course is to teach people how identify commercial needs, respond to the need in the form of a high level solution, test the viability of that solution, develop a commercial repose and create a company or a new business unit within an existing company, with a particular focus on innovation-driven enterprises that can scale up. We have chosen the successful "Disciplined Entrepreneurship" 24-step process from MIT as the basis for our approach. The course will include working through issues of market analysis, technology viability assessment, competitive positioning, team building, product lifecycle planning, marketing strategy, sales channel analysis, and with a strong emphasis on the entrepreneur/intrapreneur as a salesperson. Business plans will be developed based on the 24 steps, and will include an executive summary, vision and values, market analysis/segmentation and competition, a product and manufacturing plan, a sales plan, a financial plan, and a marketing plan.

€17,750 International

€7,215 Domestic

€8,962.6 Living cost