Preventive Cardiology (MSc) (1MPY1)

The scientific evidence for cardiovascular disease prevention and rehabilitation is compelling. Multidisciplinary approaches to cardiovascular health and lifestyle medicine are the cornerstone of preventive cardiology and cardiovascular rehabilitation practice. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills required to make meaningful contributions to primary, secondary and tertiary prevention; both at an individual level as well as within populations.

Subjects in this course are:-

  • Required MD581: Research Methods - 5 Credits - Semester 1
  • Required MD575: Fundamentals of Preventive Cardiology - 15 Credits - Semester 1
  • Required MD576: Reflective Clinical Practice - 10 Credits - Semester 1
  • Required MD577: Research Project - 30 Credits - Semester 1
  • Optional MD1800: Cardiac Rehabilitation - 30 Credits - Semester 2
  • Optional MD578: Lifestyle Risk Factor Modification - 30 Credits - Semester 2
Overview
MODE OF STUDY
Full-time
EDUCATION LEVEL
Postgraduate
CATEGORY
Other Postgraduate Programmes
Intakes and Duration
September
1 Year
Fees
Total Fees
€16,440
Entry Requirements
An Honours degree from a recognised institution Minimum of Second Class Honours (Second Division)/2.5/4 CGPA Second Class Honours (First Division)/3/4 CGPA 1st Class Honours/3.5/4 CGPA
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Successful applicants will possess at least a Second Class Honours, Grade 1 degree in an appropriate life science, biological science, medicine, nursing or allied health professions. For those who do not hold a primary degree at the required level, a special case will be made if they have demonstrated aptitude for the course material through at least three years of high quality work experience in a relevant field of cardiovascular health.
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Entry to the Master’s programme is conditional upon achieving at least 60% in the core compulsory modules of the Postgraduate Diploma. Candidates coming to Ireland from abroad or who do not have a degree from Ireland or the UK will be asked to provide evidence of an acceptable result in one of the recognised English language proficiency tests, e.g., IELTS total score of 6.5. All prospective candidates will be interviewed by telephone or Skype.
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Subjects
Healthcare & Medicine

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