Program Overview

Health Informatics - MSc

Brief Description

The Master of Science (MSc) in Health Informatics is an interdisciplinary programme that combines technical and health care expertise. This course is ideal for IT specialists, clerical staff, and managers seeking to enhance their impact in the health sector. The programme has a strong focus on real-world application and explores the interaction between technology and its use in clinical and organisational settings.

Overview

During this programme, students will:

• Evaluate the impact of health technologies on the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, safety, and quality of health care delivery.
• Define user requirements for health care information systems.
• Integrate computing, managerial, and health-related knowledge to address real-world challenges in health care.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations governing health information systems.
• Apply evidence-based solutions to support effective and context-aware health care delivery.

Programme Content

The programme is delivered over one year on a full-time basis, with a blended delivery approach that includes weekly online lectures and five in-person blocks per semester. The blocks are held on campus or at an alternative location over Fridays and Saturdays.

Year 1

• Autumn Semester:
  • Health Informatics Applications (CS6161)
  • Electronic Health Record Management (CS6171)
  • Research Methods in Health Informatics (CS6181)
  • Medical Decision Support Systems (CS6191)
  • Requirements Engineering for Health Informatics (CS6201)
• Spring Semester:
  • Health Informatics Project Management (CS6182)
  • Strategic Issues in Health Informatics (CS6192)
  • E-Health Systems (CS6202)
  • ICT for Evidence-Based Health Care (CS6212)
  • Research Project (CS6262)
• Summer Semester:
  • Health Informatics Dissertation (CS6103)

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline such as health sciences, IT, or business/administration. Applications are particularly welcome from Health Care Administrators and Clerical Officers, Health Care Managers, or Health Care Professionals and IT or digital health specialists with experience of working in a health care setting.

Fees

• EU: €8,200
• Non-EU: €22,400

Graduate Profile

This course can lead to various sectors and careers, including:

• Healthcare Providers
• Hospitals
• Primary care centres
• Community health services
• Health Technology Companies
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) vendors
• Digital health startups
• Government & Public Health Agencies
• Health Service Executive (HSE)
• National health data bodies
• Regulatory and policy organisations
• Academic & Research Institutions
• Clinical trials and data analytics teams
• Health IT consultancy firms
• Strategic digital transformation teams

Career roles may include:

• Health Informatics Specialist
• Clinical Information Systems Analyst
• EHR Implementation Consultant
• Health Data Analyst
• ICT Project Manager in Healthcare
• Digital Health Strategist
• Medical Software Product Manager
• Compliance and Standards Officer
• Healthcare Innovation Lead
• Telehealth Programme Coordinator