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During this programme, you will:  

• Be able to investigate, design, evaluate, and address public health challenges. 

• Critically appraise and design different methodological approaches to address public health issues. 

• Design, deliver, monitor, and evaluate public health interventions. 

• Identify, interpret, improve and evaluate personal, cultural, and professional competencies to guide your career. 

Key Information: 

• Complete full-time in one year or part-time over two years  

• Delivered on campus 

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters 

• Modules are scheduled in-person over three days per week 

• Students will work on case studies and attend in person lectures on campus. You will also be required to complete an on-campus assessment, take part in group assignments and complete an individual project during this period 

• The practicum module runs for 8 weeks in semester two 

• Submit research project at the end of the third semester 

• Graduate with an MSc in Public Health 

You will learn through a blend of:  

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities  

• Reflective practice and guided research. Regular feedback from faculty and peers  

• Assessment consists of on-campus examinations and individual/group assignments based on the lectures, recommended readings, and case study materials 

Full-time  

Autumn Semester 

• equips students with the knowledge and skills to address complex problems impacting health on a national and global scale. 

• provides the skills to tackle practical issues for designing public health interventions. 

• develops understanding and competencies in the research process. 

Spring Semester 

• provides abilities to apply monitoring and evaluation frameworks, methods, models, and approaches for evaluation in different contexts. 

• introduces students to the world's most important health challenges, global health governance structures, sustainability challenges and the role of key actors. 

• runs over eight weeks and offers a structured, competency-based experience that is planned, supervised, and formally assessed. 

Summer Semester 

• enables students to apply their knowledge and skills in conducting advanced research in public health. 

Part-time Year 1 

Autumn Semester 

Spring Semester 

Part-time Year 2 

Autumn Semester 

Spring Semester 

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s  

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8,) with at least a 2.1 (second class honours, grade 1). 

• Applicants that hold a 2:2 (second class honours, grade 2) or less may be considered if they demonstrate significant public health work experience. 

• The university may shortlist and interview applicants. 

International students:   

• For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of documents:    

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of current professional registration with relevant regulatory professional body.
• A personal statement detailing why you wish to undertake the programme and the area of research you are interested in pursuing.
• CV
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application   

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU – Full-Time €8,100, Part-Time €TBC per annum*

Non-EU – Full-Time €16,000, Part-Time €TBC per annum*

* Year 2 fees are subject to change 

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. Only the full-time version of this programme qualifies for a study visa.  

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

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).  

Funding 

Dr Sheila Boland Scholarship in Public Health 

This scholarship supports one MSc in Public Health student ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ each year. The €5,000 award helps fund an 8-week practical placement at the University of Arizona. The scholarship is granted to the top-performing student who expresses interest in this placement, based on results from the first semester. 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

This MSc Public Health can lead graduates to the following sectors and careers:  

• Academic researcher
• Data analyst
• Epidemiologist
• Health policy officer
• Project manager
• Health economist
• Public health nurse
• Public health dentist. 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

Online Information Sessions