Participatory Health Research - Professional Diploma Programme content
Gain the skills for a career in participatory health research with UL’s one-year, part-time Professional Diploma in Participatory Health Research.
Key information
EU fees per year
€4,000
Non-EU fees per year
€8,000
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 9 Minor
Duration
One year
Attendance
Part-time
Programme type
Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery
Blended
Start date
September
Award
Professional Diploma
Key information
- Complete part-time over one year
- Designed for working professionals
- Blended delivery – weekly online and lectures one in-person training block in on-campus per semester
- Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters
- Face-to-face lectures will be held over two days during the autumn semester on Thursday and Friday in Week 7
- In the spring/summer semesters, face-to-face sessions will take place over four days—Tuesday to Friday—including two days focused on research methods and two for the Summer School
- Submit research project at the end of the final semester
- Modules with (M) beside them can be taken as independent micro-credential
You will learn through a blend of
- Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities
- Reflective practice and guided research
- Regular feedback from faculty and peers
- Timetable provided after registration
Programme content
Core modules
- Introduction to participatory health research for public & patient involvement (M) (BM5053) provides a practical introduction to participatory health research as it applies to public and patient involvement in research.
- Methods in participatory health research I (M) (BM5055) provides an overview of some of the participatory methods available to academic/partner research teams for accomplishing these goals.
- PPI research project and tutorial (BM5054) serves as an interactive and collaborative co-learning and self-assessment space for students.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core modules
- Methods in participatory health research II (BM5056) focuses on collaborative design, community needs assessment, data gathering and various methods of participatory analysis.
- Advanced participatory health research (BM6032) provides an in-depth exploration of participatory health research concepts and the theories and evidence that support them.
- PPI research project and tutorial (BM5054) supports students in developing and conducting their participatory research project.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Core module
- Public and patient involvement training school (M) (BM6033) provides an overview of the principles and practice of public and patient involvement research, and an opportunity to practice key skills and tools with experts in the field.
Books and journal articles needed for the programme will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.
For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.
Area(s) of interest
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