International Digital Health Transformation - MSc
Implementing large-scale change involving digital health technologies requires an organisation to prepare leaders who
are flexible, highly adaptable and motivated by outcomes that realise benefits;
have the capacity to build patient-centred models of care, engaging with stakeholders to realise the benefits of digital technologies in health and social care to empower patients and enhance their experiences;
can effectively and consistently engage with patients and staff, bridging cultural differences and managing varying attitudes to change;
can build a business case for cooperating with process improvements and emerging digital technologies to facilitate information sharing in a more integrated care environment to improve clinical development and clinical outcomes; and
are capable of directing the planning and deployment of resources in a digital transformation project
Could this be you?
If so, you may wish to apply for the MSc. in International Digital Health Transformation.
This programme aims to develop digital health transformation agents with the skills, knowledge and abilities to:
explore healthcare ecosystem developments, engaging patients, providers, payers, policymakers, pharmacies and pharmaceuticals (6Ps) to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing to realise the value potential of these innovative partnerships; and
lead core, adjacent and transformational innovations in a healthcare environment, taking a disciplined approach to better understand exponential technologies along with their potential, in order to realise the transformative power of digital disruptions;
all the while taking cognisance of the social, legal, ethical and technical issues and ensuring compliance with the standards and regulations governing systems in this domain.
Programme Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, graduates will have the skills, knowledge and abilities to:
Understand the dimensions of a patient-centric health ecosystem in order to identify innovation potential.
Assess the potential of exponential technologies and digital services to facilitate collaboration and the sharing of information and knowledge to realise the benefits of an integrated care environment.
Determine how the healthcare industry can best leverage digital technologies to improve clinical development and clinical outcomes having considered information governance challenges.
Understand and apply the fundamental principles and key concepts of developing and managing an innovation culture in a healthcare context.
Anticipate and plan for the acceptance and diffusion of transformational innovations among patient groups and healthcare employees.
Conduct data collection and analysis to inform the development of healthcare innovations.
Utilise user-centred design principles and methods in the development of innovative digital services.
Report on economic evaluations of health technologies.
Adopt rigorous evaluation methods to identify potential opportunities for incorporating exponential technologies in healthcare.
Understand the need for organisations to be agile in adjusting strategies as innovations evolve.
Campus Information
Sreelane
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Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The primary mission of the University of Limerick Careers Service is to support students and recent graduates in developing and implementing successful career plans, and to facilitate the recruitment process for students and employers.
University of Limerick has a strong employability focus and is committed to equipping students and graduates with skills and competencies they will need to build successful careers. During their four years at UL, students have access to an extensive range of employability-focused activities, including placement, careers development programmes, skills development and assessment sessions, and one-to-one consultations, to empower them to prepare for and manage their future careers.
Our career development programme equips students with career management skills for life, not just for their graduate role. This progressive programme is predicated on engaging with students from the first year of their degree. Specifically, it supports students in developing an understanding of their abilities, interests, preferences and motivations and impact on career-related decision making. Over 15,000 students and employers visit the careers service annually. As well as one-to-one careers consultations, the Careers Service offers targeted employability programmes (accredited and non-accredited) on topics such as professional development; building a career; skills and competences for the world of work; development of e-portfolios and CVs; and planning for postgraduate study. There is also an extensive graduate recruitment programme, advertising over 1,500 graduate vacancies annually and hosting the largest graduate recruitment fair nationally. At postgraduate level, UL provides a suite of accredited sector-specific professional development programmes, co-delivered with employers.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 year of PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
A four-year or three-year honours degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university. First-division results are required with a minimum overall grade of 60%*.
Particular programmes may require an interview and/or work experience.
*The programmes listed below have specific entry requirements. Please read carefully if you are interested in applying to one of these programmes.
Masters of Mechanical Engineering/Aeronautical Engineering
Students are required to hold a four-year or a three-year honours degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university with a minimum average score of 70% or above and no backlogs.
Students for both courses must also submit a written paper outlining the details of their Final Year Project as part of the application.
MSc. Nursing
A four-year or three-year honours degree in a relevant discipline from a first-level university. First-division results are required with a minimum overall grade of 65%.
LLM Law
All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Indian students must provide full transcripts/full marks sheets of each academic year. A consolidated marks sheet is not sufficient as a standalone.
Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
DUOLINGO
UL has approved the use of the Duolingo English Test (DET). The minimum requirement overall is a score of 110 with no less than 100 in any component on the Duolingo. An interview may be required in conjunction with this for certain programmes.
MATRICULATION EXAMINATIONS
From European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE ENGLISH
Ordinary Level Grade D or above
TOEFL
580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
IELTS
Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component.
*Please note some programmes have a higher IELTS requirement.
**Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS. General IELTS will not be accepted.
ETAPP) ENGLISH TEST FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES
Grade C1
GCE ‘O’ LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE/ GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Grade C or above
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE ESOL
Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C /
Certificate in Advanced English - Grade A
GCE EXAMINATION BOARDS
Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations - Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate - School Certificate Pass 1-6 /
University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council - School Certificate Pass 1-6
PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH (ACADEMIC) - PTE ACADEMIC:
a minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)
- Course Code: MSIDHTTFBD/MSIDHTTPBD/MSHTMTPBD
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
18000 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
Application Fee: 50 EUR
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