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Course Details
Course Code(s):
BM6033
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Course Start Date:
8/6/26
Duration:
2 Days
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Minor Award
Faculty:
Education and Health Sciences
Course Type:
Professional/Flexible
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
The PPI Summer School is a much-anticipated annual event delivered over 2 days by members of the School of Medicine’s Participatory Health Research (PHR) Unit.
This 3-credit micro-credential offers thought-provoking sessions on public and patient involvement (PPI), combining keynote talks with interactive workshops led by community, patient and academic experts in the field.
³Û´Ç³Ü’l±ô explore the principles and practices of meaningful PPI and build core skills in areas such as engaging research partners, co-developing proposals, participatory methodologies and planning for impactful dissemination.
Workshop topics vary from year to year but may include PLA methods, ethics and governance, collaborative grant development, and research communication with non-academic audiences. Final curriculum is made available in April, 2 months before the summer school.
By the end of the module, you’ll have greater confidence in applying PPI in your own research and a clearer understanding of how inclusive collaboration strengthens research design, relevance and outcomes.
This module is part of Professional Diploma in Participatory Health Research. It can be taken as a standalone University Certificate of Study (UCOS) module or as part of a pathway to a larger award.
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During this module, you will:
Interact with and learn from patient and community research leaders
Practise key PPI research skills through expert-led workshops and collaborative activities
Explore participatory methods, ethical considerations and co-design techniques
Learn how to engage community and clinical partners in meaningful research roles
Build strategies for inclusive dissemination, proposal development and collaborative data analysis
Key Information
This micro-credential will be delivered online over 2 days. Some workshops may be offered in multiple time slots to make them more available to students.
Part-time considerations:  
Designed for working professionals  
Evening or recorded lectures  
Additional prep and group work time  
Timetable provided after registration (April)
To help you to be successful on this course:
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a in a clinical, healthcare, social science, science or computing or related discipline.
If applicants have a lower result or an unrelated qualification, they may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they can provide evidence of 5 or more years of relevant work experience (Recognised Prior Learning).
Guidelines for your applications:
When applying, be sure to include the Module Code BM6033. 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 - €780
Non EU - €900
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
Find further information on funding and scholarships.
This micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers:
Academic and clinical research roles involving PPI or participatory approaches
Project and grant development roles in research centres or healthcare services
Community engagement, policy or advocacy roles within research and public health
Progression to further study in health research, implementation science or co-produced research
Graduate and Professional Studies
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