Healthcare Innovation & Technology - Letterkenny
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.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry Requirements
Minimum 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 / Further progression
Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
Level 10 studies (Doctoral) at other institutions and universities at home and abroad.
The main employers are:
Hospitals
Health Care Providers
Medical Research Centers
Healthcare Innovation companies
Healthcare Technology companies
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
Research
Wearable device development
Medical data analytics
Healthcare applications development
Further information
Next intake September 2023
EU Fees: €5,750
Non-EU Fees: €12,000
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.
Year One
SEMESTER MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS CONTACT HOURS
1
IT Systems for Delivery of Healthcare Mandatory 10 4
Wearable Sensor Technologies Mandatory 10 4
Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis Mandatory 10 4
2
Research and Development for Healthcare Innovation Mandatory 10 4
Assessing Wearable Sensor Systems Mandatory 10 4
Ethics in Healthcare Research Mandatory 10 4
Year Two
3
Dissertation Mandatory 30 1
Further Information
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186351
Head of Department Thomas Dowling
Email: computing.donegal@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186351