University of Limerick

Overview

The Digital Health Transformation (Online) Pre-Master’s Programme is crafted to equip students with the essential academic foundations for pursuing postgraduate studies in Ireland. This programme focuses on enhancing English proficiency and research skills, preparing students for advanced education in the dynamic field of digital health.

Upon successful completion, students may progress to a relevant Master’s programme at partner universities, contingent upon meeting any additional entry requirements specific to the chosen programme.

• Level: Pre-Master’s Programme (pathway to a Master’s degree)
• Duration: 9 months
• Delivery: Online
• Location (provider): OnCampus Ireland (partner of University of Limerick)
• Focus areas: Academic English, research methods, digital literacy, and digital health transformation
• Assessment: Combination of formative and summative assignments across modules
• Progression: Guaranteed progression to a suitable Master’s programme at partner universities (subject to additional programme-specific requirements)
• Language of instruction: English

What you'll study

This Pre-Master’s Programme is delivered online and comprises various modules designed to enhance your academic readiness for Master’s level study.

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

Learning Support: The programme employs a blend of learning activities and assessments aimed at enhancing subject knowledge, academic writing, and research proficiency. Assessments typically include formative tasks, promoting improvement throughout the course, as well as summative submissions that demonstrate achievement of module outcomes.

Curriculum Access: For detailed learning outcomes and the full module timetable, please visit the programme's website.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this programme, applicants should possess a completed bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) at NFQ Level 7 from a recognized university in a relevant field. Progression is generally contingent upon achieving a minimum second-class honours (or equivalent). Other qualifications may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, with consultation from progression partners to validate subject relevance.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Digital Health Transformation Pre-Master’s Programme will be well-prepared for a variety of roles in the rapidly evolving digital health sector. The skills acquired, including research competence and digital literacy, will enable graduates to contribute effectively to healthcare innovation and transformation initiatives, making them valuable assets to employers in the healthcare industry.