MA Languages with Business
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MSc Advanced Healthcare Practice and Research
Galway
INTAKE: September
Program Overview
This program offers a comprehensive understanding of advanced healthcare practices, research methodologies, and evidence-based healthcare. It aims to equip healthcare professionals with advanced skills in critical analysis, research, and practice improvement.
Curriculum: The curriculum includes advanced healthcare theory, evidence-based practice, healthcare leadership, research methods, data analysis, healthcare policy, and practice improvement strategies. It integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
Research Focus: The program emphasizes research methodologies relevant to healthcare practice. Students engage in research projects focusing on healthcare innovation, patient-centered care, healthcare policy analysis, or clinical practice improvement.
Industry Engagement: The University of Galway collaborates with healthcare institutions, hospitals, and healthcare organizations. Through partnerships and practical training, students gain insights into real-world healthcare practices and contribute to ongoing healthcare research.
Global Perspective: Acknowledging the global nature of healthcare challenges, the program explores international healthcare systems, comparative healthcare policies, and global health issues.
Location
Galway
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
€ 16240
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Academic Qualifications: International students applying for postgraduate programs at the University of Galway are generally required to have achieved a minimum academic performance equivalent to 60% or above in their previous academic qualifications.
English Language Proficiency:
- IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 or 7.0, with no individual section scoring below 6.
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 88 with minimum section scores of Listening 7, Speaking 16, Writing 18, and Reading 8.
- PTE (Pearson Test of English): Overall score of 61, with a minimum score of 48.
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It's important to note that entry requirements can vary by program and may change over time. Additionally, some programs may have additional requirements, such as interviews, portfolios, or work experience.
NUI Galway offers various scholarships and financial aid options specifically tailored to support international students pursuing their academic endeavors at the university. These scholarships aim to assist students in managing the costs associated with studying abroad and encourage academic excellence.
International Student Scholarships: NUI Galway provides scholarships dedicated to international students based on academic merit, varying from partial tuition fee waivers to substantial scholarships covering a significant portion of tuition costs.
Government and External Scholarships: The university assists international students in availing themselves of government-funded scholarships or external funding opportunities offered by various organizations, both in Ireland and internationally. These scholarships may be country-specific or based on academic achievement and specific fields of study.
Research Scholarships: For postgraduate research students, NUI Galway offers several research scholarships and funding options. These scholarships support research projects and cover tuition fees, living expenses, or research-related costs.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships: There are diverse scholarships available for both undergraduate and postgraduate international students across various disciplines, rewarding academic achievement and supporting talented individuals seeking higher education at NUI Galway.
Specific Program Scholarships: Some scholarships are program-specific, focusing on particular courses or areas of study, aiming to attract high-caliber students to those fields.
The MSc in Advanced Healthcare Practice and Research program at the University of Galway offers graduates diverse career paths in clinical research, healthcare management, consulting, health education, policy analysis, and advocacy, equipping them to drive positive change in healthcare practice and research.
Clinical Researcher: Graduates can work as clinical researchers in healthcare institutions, conducting research on healthcare interventions, patient outcomes, or healthcare policies.
Healthcare Consultant: Professionals in this role provide consulting services to healthcare organizations, offering expertise in healthcare practice improvement, quality assurance, or policy development.
Healthcare Manager/Administrator: Graduates can pursue managerial roles in healthcare settings, overseeing departments, managing healthcare programs, or leading healthcare initiatives.
Health Educator: Professionals in health education promote health literacy and awareness, working in community health programs, educational institutions, or healthcare organizations.
Policy Analyst/Advocate: Graduates can work as policy analysts, contributing to healthcare policy development or advocating for healthcare reforms in governmental or non-governmental organizations.
