University of Limerick

Overview

The Health Informatics Pre-Master's Programme at the University of Limerick is a comprehensive one-year course designed to prepare students for advanced postgraduate studies in Ireland. This programme enhances your academic English, research abilities, and study methodologies commonly employed in Irish master's degrees. Eligible students also have the opportunity for guaranteed progression to partnered universities upon successful completion of the programme.

What you'll study

The curriculum comprises a series of core modules aimed at equipping you with the necessary skills for postgraduate education. You will cover:

• Academic English Language Development
• Research and Digital Literacy Skills
• Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
• Working in Teams
• Personal Development for Employability
• Undergraduate Research Dissertation

Your learning experience will include progressive development of research skills and academic writing, with a focus on postgraduate-level tasks such as written assignments and research projects. Collaborative team-based activities will enhance your professional communication skills.

The Undergraduate Research Dissertation module will provide structured experience in selecting a research topic, applying relevant methods, and presenting findings in an academic format.

Entry requirements

To apply for the Health Informatics Pre-Master's Programme, you must meet the following academic criteria:

• A completed bachelor's degree equivalent to an Irish NFQ Level 7 from a recognized university in a relevant field.
• A minimum second-class honours grade, although other qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Subject relevance is critical, and progression partners may be consulted during the application process.

In addition, you must fulfill the English language requirement of an overall IELTS score of 5.5 (or equivalent CEFR B2), with no single component below 5.0.

Career prospects

Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be well-prepared for various opportunities in the health informatics field. The skills acquired will make you competitive for roles within healthcare organizations, technology firms, and research institutions. Furthermore, successful completion can lead to advanced studies in specialized master's programmes at partner universities, paving the way for further academic and professional development.