Trinity College Dublin - Community Health

Course Overview/Contact:

This course will prepare health and social care professionals in the delivery of universal primary care and is suitable for people who are currently either working in, or intend to work in community health and who are seeking an enhanced qualification for their career advancement. The purpose of the course is to enable students from across a broad spectrum of professional backgrounds to gain a grounded understanding of the core principles of public health and their application to the practice of community healthcare, and to increase graduates’ employability in community health practice.

Course Options:

2 Years Part Time 

Course Coordinator

Dr Catherine Tracey

Telephone Number

+353 1 896 2820

Course Email

traceyca@tcd.ie

Next Intake

September 2017

Closing Date

31st March 2017

Entry Requirements:

Applicants to the course must fulfil the entry criteria listed below

1. will be required to hold a minimum 2.1 grade (second class honours) in a relevant primary degree in the applicant’s field of practice.
2. must have current registration with the relevant professions’ regulatory body.
3. those whose first language is not English will need a recognised English language qualification in line with the requirements as specified in the Postgraduate Calendar Part 3 Section 1.5 Language of Instruction.

Applicants without a primary degree, in exceptional circumstances when they are in a position to satisfy the Admissions Sub-committee that they have the ability to complete and benefit from the course, may be recommended for entry to the course following a thorough review of their individual qualifications and experience by the Admissions Sub-committee. Admission of such applicants will be subject to a special submission by the Admissions Sub-committee for consideration by the Dean of Graduate Studies.