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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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Visit programme websiteProgramme 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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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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- Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 May. Early application is advised.
- EU- Rolling Deadline
Language
English
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 63
OTE 140
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
90 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cork, Ireland
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 63
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 are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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Applies to youNon-residents10200 EUR / year≈ 10200 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals4800 EUR / year≈ 4800 EUR / year
Living costs
Cork
Ireland
860 - 1400 EUR / month
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Public Health.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
12 Mar 2027
Government Of Ireland Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Novus Biologicals Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based
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