Program Overview

Ideation and Representation - Module PD6012

Brief Description

Design thinking can transform healthcare by improving experiences, services, and outcomes for patients, professionals, and communities. This 6-week, Level 9 micro-credential gives you practical tools to tackle real-world healthcare challenges using human-centred design.

Programme Content

During this module, you will:

• Build creative problem-solving skills by tackling real-world healthcare challenges through collaborative studio-based projects.
• Generate and prototype innovative solutions using practical design methods, tools, and techniques from sketching to physical and digital modelling.
• Develop your ability to think critically and empathise with users by exploring the principles of human-centred design and evaluating ideas in context.
• Gain hands-on experience of multidisciplinary teamwork while creating impactful healthcare solutions that respond to real user needs.

Key Information

• This micro-credential will be delivered over 6 weeks.
• You will be assessed using 1-2 continuous skill-based assignments 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.

Entry Requirements

To help you to be successful on this course:

• Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second class honours, grade 2 (2:2).
• 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 3 or more years of experience in a relevant field related to design or health (Recognised Prior Learning).

Guidelines for your applications

• When applying, be sure to include the Module Code PD6012.
• 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.

Fees

• EU: €1,875.
• Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office.

Other funding

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Graduate Profile

This micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers:

• Design, innovation, and R&D roles in healthcare, medtech, and life sciences.
• Service and experience design across health, social care, and community sectors.
• Further study in design thinking, digital health, or user-centred innovation.
• Cross-disciplinary roles focused on improving systems, services, and patient outcomes.