University College Cork (UCC), Ireland
University College Cork (UCC)| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG Cert | Part-time, Online | 6 months | September | find out | find out |
Overview
The programme aims to provide students, from a range of different professional backgrounds, with both academic and experiential development in the theory and practice of Public Health and Health Protection. This course supplies the knowledge and skills necessary for health protection (infection control) and public health on a global scale. The emphasis is on the use of evidence based healthcare and practice that will enable participants to work in infection prevention and control putting patient safety and public health principles into effect in both research and professional contexts.
Learning Outcomes/Objectives:
Completion of the course will equip students with the knowledge to support them in the co-ordination and management of infection prevention, control and health protection services in a broad number of settings.
On completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Protection students should be able to;
Course Details
There are a total of three core modules which must be completed. These focus on Public Health, Health Protection and Microbiology, Global and Environmental Health.
This online programme meets the needs of the busy professional. The programme is designed to allow people to undertake their studies while working simultaneously. This programme consists of three 10-credit taught modules.
After successful completion of the postgraduate certificate in health protection students will have the option of progressing to a Diploma and Master of Public Health.
Students take the following modules:
EH6092 Introduction to Public Health – 10 credits
EH6096 Principles and Practices of Multi-Disciplinary Health Protection – 10 credits
EH6101 Microbiology, Environmental Health and Infectious Diseases – 10 credits
See College Calendar for additional information on the Programme and the Book of Modules for further information on the modules.
Fact File
Course Code: CKU13 Part-time
Course Title: Health Protection Online Online Course
College: Medicine and Health
Duration: 6 Months Part-time.
Course Delivery Method*: Online
Teaching Mode: Part-Time
Part-time students are expected to set aside 15-20 hours each week for course work.
This programme will be taught online for 6 months (January - June)
If you wish to apply for the campus based programme please click on the following link Health Protection - Campus Based.
Qualifications: PG Cert
NFQ Level: Level 9
Costs: The fee in the academic year 2017/18 will be EUR 2,500. Some full and partial scholarship places are available. See more information under Course Practicalities.
2016 Entry Requirements: See detailed entry requirements.
Closing Date: 26th November, 2016.
Next Intake: January, 2017.
Course Practicalities
The course runs from January to June each year with an online induction run over two weeks in December. The Certificate (30 credits) must be completed within 36 months (i.e. 3 years) of programme commencement. Progression to Diploma and Master of Public Health is possible once all assessment is successfully completed. However, acceptance onto the Diploma or MPH will only be considered within five years from date of above Certification.
Each 10-credit module will be delivered over 8 weeks. Students take one module at a time according to the pre-determined programme calendar. Each 10-credit module consists of an estimated Student Workload of 200 hours. This consists of online, self-directed learning, required readings and subject investigation, E-tivities and assignments for preparation, participation and submission.
A limited number of full and partial scholarship places are available from the Regional Infection Control Prevention and Control Committee of the HSE South. Further information and an application can be obtained by contacting Sharon O Neill at (021) 4927625 or at sharon.oneill@hse.ie
Queries regarding matters other than funding can be directed to Fiona Barry, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, UCC at fionabarry@ucc.ie or Maura Smiddy, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, UCC at m.smiddy@ucc.ie.
Assessment
A range of continuous assessments are used across the modules. These may include essays, case studies, online presentations, quiz, accumulative report writing, reflective journal and E-tivities.
Application Procedure
Application for this programme is on-line at www.pac.ie/ucc. For full details of the application procedure click here.
All required documentation must be either uploaded to your online application or sent in hard copy to The Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway.
Further Contact Information
Fiona Barry
Programme Director
Tel: +353 (0) 21 4205528
Email:fionabarry@ucc.ie
Michelle Syron
Administration Contact
Tel: +353 (0) 21 4205520
Email: michelle.syron@ucc.ie
2016 Entry Requirements: See detailed entry requirements.
Closing Date: 26th November, 2016.
Next Intake: January, 2017.
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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