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Course Details
Course Code(s):
BM6003
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Course Start Date:
27th April 2026
Duration:
6 Weeks
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Major Award
Faculty:
Education and Health Sciences
Course Type:
Professional/Flexible, Online
Fees:
For Information on Fees, see section below.
Application Deadline:
Contact(s):
Read instructions on how to apply
for more information or to be notified when applications are open.
Brief Description
Well-designed curricula are key to delivering impactful and effective learning.
This 6-week, Level 9 online micro-credential is for educators and learning designers who want to strengthen their knowledge of curriculum development and programme design, with a specific focus on health professions education.
You’ll explore key theories and principles of curriculum design and learn how to plan and evaluate educational interventions delivered over time.
The module also introduces you to change management processes and the quality assurance practices that support continuous improvement in education.
This micro-credential is associated with the MSc Health Professions Education. It can be taken as a standalone University Certificate of Study (UCOS) or as part of a pathway to a larger award.
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During this module, you will:
Plan practical evaluation strategies to review and improve teaching and learning in educational programmes.
Carry out a needs assessment and develop a realistic change management plan to update or enhance curriculum design.
Design a unit, module or entire curriculum that aligns clearly with learning goals, activities and assessments.
Build confidence to lead curriculum development and manage change effectively in your own professional context.
Key Information
This micro-credential will be delivered online over 6 weeks.
You’ll be assessed using skill-based assignments, provided by your lecturer and tutor provided by your lecturer and tutor with no final exam. 
Part-time considerations:    
Designed for working professionals  
Evening or recorded lectures  
Additional prep and group work time
Timetable provided after registration
To help you to be successful on this course:
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8, undergraduate degree, BSc or BA) with at least a second-class honours (2:2) in a health related discipline.
Guidelines for your applications:
When applying, be sure to include the Module Code BM6003. We can’t process your application without it. You can apply for more than one module using the same application.
By applying, you confirm that you meet the entry requirements and can take part in the course and its assessments.
This course will go ahead if it meets minimum enrolment number.
Completing this module doesn’t guarantee you a place in a full programme. If you want to apply for a full programme, you must meet the specific entry requirements for that programme.
EU and Non EU - €1,300
Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie). 
Other funding â¶Ä¯
Find further information on funding and scholarships. 
This micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers:
Curriculum and programme design roles in education, training, and professional development
Quality assurance and academic development in higher or further education institutions
Programme coordination or education officer roles in schools, colleges, and learning and development teams
Further study in educational leadership, learning design, or policy development
Graduate and Professional Studies
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