Program Overview
The Intellectual Disability 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 Intellectual Disability 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 Intellectual Disability 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
- M.Sc. in Child and Adolescent Nursing Practice (DC701)
- M.Sc. in Child and Adolescent Health Care Practice (DC707)
- M.Sc. in General Nursing Practice (DC708
- M.Sc. in General Health Care Practice (DC709)
- M.Sc. in Mental Health Nursing Practice (DC711)
- M.Sc. in Mental Health Care Practice (DC710)
- M.Sc. in Intellectual Disability Health Care Practice (DC713)
- M.Sc. in Intellectual Disability Nursing Practice (DC712)
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. A candidate who does not hold such a degree will be considered for admission on the basis of AP(E)L and/or on the basis of completion of one or more Access modules.Candidates will normally be expected to be working in the area of practice which they hope 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 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months