| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-11-18 | - |
| 2024-11-19 | - |
Program Overview
The Health and Society program at Dublin City University equips students with a comprehensive understanding of health from various perspectives. Through interactive learning and real-world projects, students develop skills in health research, advocacy, and community engagement. Graduates are prepared for careers in health and social agencies, community development, and further study in related fields. The program emphasizes active participation and the application of knowledge to improve population health.
Program Outline
Dublin City University - Health and Society
Degree Overview:
This program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to understand, research, and act on health issues to improve population health. It explores various perspectives on health, including biological, social, political, ethical, and psychological. Students engage in projects and activities focusing on their health interests.
Outline:
- Year 1:
- Perspectives on Health
- Sustainable Development and Health
- Reading Health Research
- Living Longer
- Public Health Nutrition
- Drugs in Society
- Critical Thinking and Health
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Marginalisation and Health
- Child and Adolescent in Society
- Year 2:
- Human Genetics and Cell Biology
- Campaigning for Health Equity
- Qualitative Health Research
- Quantitative Health Research
- Epidemiology
- Freedom and Health
- Sociology, Health and Illness
- Making Sense of Mental Health and Illness
- Biochemistry and Health
- Health Promotion
- Sexual Health
- Anthropology, Health and Illness
- Year 3:
- Biological Basis of Disease
- Promoting healthful movement across the lifespan
- Comparative Health Systems
- Challenging Global Health Problems
- Health & Society Research Project
- Infection and Immunity
- Clinical Nutrition
- Regarding Nonhuman Animals
- Nourishing Sexual Advocacy
Assessment:
Assessment methods include exams, coursework assignments, presentations, and the final dissertation.
Teaching:
The program features interactive lectures, seminars, workshops, and group projects. These are delivered by experienced faculty with expertise in various health-related fields.
Careers:
Graduates can pursue careers in:
- State or voluntary health or social agencies
- Overseas development
- Community development
- Voluntary sector
- Further study (e.g., occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, health promotion)
Other:
- The program encourages student participation in a community project in the first year.
- Students design and implement a health equity campaign in the second year.
- Students complete a health research project in the final year. I have extracted the available details to the best of my ability.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
Full time €3,043 per annum EU Status Fee €6,679 per annum Non EU Fee. €16,000 per annum