Program Overview
The Mental Health Care Practice at Dublin City University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Mental Health Care Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,980 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mental Health Care Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Person in Health Care
- Working for Inclusion
- Suffering, Survival & Hope
- Practice Context & Professional Role Development
- Research Skills for Practice
- Chronic Disease: Policy & Contemporary Issues
- Palliative&end of life care in chronic illness
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Direct entry to the programme will be considered for candidates who hold a primary degree, with a minimum of second-class honours, grade two, in a relevant discipline. Where a prospective student has not attained the required academic level prior to their application, and in keeping with the University policy on equality of access and opportunity, additional opportunities for entry to the programme will be available. These are offered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Candidates will normally be expected to be working in the area of practice which they hoped to study over the course of the programme. The programme will incorporate a separate external practice placement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,980 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 9,980 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dublin City University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Dublin City University
Dublin City University
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin City University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2014-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 24 months