This one-year programme comprises three semesters: two taught semesters; in the third semester students will complete a substantial dissertation. Standards in health care (systems, vocabulary, messaging and security), ethical and legal issues in health informatics as well as issues concerning quality and human-computer interaction will be emphasised throughout this programme. Delivery Methods At least 50% of the material for each taught semester will be delivered via distance education. Students will be required to attend 5 in-house blocks each semester. An in-house block comprises a consecutive Friday and Saturday. In each academic year, one series of in-house blocks will be delivered at the University of Limerick (UL) and it is expected to deliver another series of in-house blocks at some other location in Ireland subject to demand.

Entry Requirements A Health Care Administrator/Clerical Officer, Health Care Manager or Health Care Professional who holds a primary undergraduate degree (2.2 honours or higher) OR An applicant who holds a primary undergraduate degree (2.2 honours or higher) in a health sciences discipline OR An IT specialist who holds a primary undergraduate degree (2.2 honours or higher) with experience of working in a health care setting. OR An applicant with at least 5 years relevant work experience who can satisfy the course admission team that he/she has the ability to complete and benefit from this course. Such applicants shall be required to undertake an interview. Note your degree must be an Honours (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) degree or equivalent. WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION: Qualification transcripts and certificates English language qualification if English is not your first language Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English. A copy of your birth certificate (long document)