Overview

This Public Health programme at University College Cork is an innovative course designed to offer multi-disciplinary academic and experiential development for students from a range of professional backgrounds. Our modules are developed and taught by a dedicated team of staff, who are experts in a variety of public health areas. Students will experience a wide range of teaching styles: classroom-based, limited fieldwork, and lab sessions.

Skills and Careers Information

Our graduates are currently employed in a range of careers in Ireland, Europe and in other developed and developing countries in diverse public health roles including health services, public health research, surveillance, environmental health and public health agencies.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles and Practice of Public Health

Applied Research for Public Health

Public Health Informatics

Graduate Information Literacy Skills

Leadership in Public Health

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International

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Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 May. Early application is advised.
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Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

Public Health View 52 other Masters in Public Health in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants will be required to write a 500-word statement demonstrating their suitability to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health.

Candidates must also meet one of the following requirements:

Hold a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in a relevant subject area

Hold a Second Class Honours Grade I in a Postgraduate Certificate (NFQ level 9) in a relevant subject area

Completion of three years (180 credits) of a medical degree programme from a recognised University on the Island of Ireland. No student may register for the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health programme of study until the Third University Examination in Medicine has been passed to an Upper Second Class honours Standard.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10200 EUR / year

≈ 10200 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

4800 EUR / year

≈ 4800 EUR / year

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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