Program Overview

Health Sciences Summer School

The Health Sciences Summer School is a program that runs each year from the second week in June for a duration of either two or four weeks, depending on the courses that students choose to take.

Program Details

• The program starts on June 2nd and offers students the option to take one or two taught courses.
• The available courses include:
  • Health: A Systems Perspective (5 ECTS)
  • Critical Appraisal of Research For Healthcare (5 Credits or 10 Credits)

Course Descriptions

Health: A Systems Perspective

• This course takes place from June 2nd to June 12th, with students attending classes on campus and then engaging online with further material before submitting assignments.

Critical Appraisal of Research For Healthcare

• The 5-credit version of this course also runs from June 2nd to June 12th, combining large group lectures and smaller group work sessions, followed by autonomous work on a portfolio of research evidence.
• The 10-credit version extends from June 2nd to June 26th, with additional mentor-led group sessions during the third week, focusing on translating evidence into healthcare practice.

Grading System

• The grading system at UCD is European, with A, B, C being honors grades and D being a pass grade.
• Results and transcripts are available after the first week of September.

Accommodation

• Students are recommended to live on campus during the program, with access to facilities such as the student centre, gym, cinema, and shops.
• Accommodation is shared with fellow students in apartments, including communal kitchens and living spaces, with bed linen supplied and changed weekly.
• Wi-Fi is available campus-wide.

Application and Acceptance

• The application deadline is March 31st, 2026.
• Upon acceptance, students receive further information regarding the accommodation booking procedure.