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Ideation and Representation - Module PD6012 Graduate profile

Develop practical skills in design thinking and prototyping to create innovative healthcare solutions.

Key information

EU fees per year €1,875
Non-EU fees per year €1,875
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9
Duration Six weeks
Attendance Part-time
Delivery Blended
Start date January 2027
Award University Certificate of Study
Course code PD6012

This micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers

  • Design, innovation and R&D roles in healthcare, medtech and life sciences 

  • Service and experience design across health, social care and community sectors 

  • Further study in design thinking, digital health, or user-centred innovation 

  • Cross-disciplinary roles focused on improving systems, services and patient outcomes 

Bernie Higgins - Ideation and Representation

"From the short 6 weeks we've done, it's clear that you have created a wonderful safe space for people to be themselves and nurture their wonderful ideas. I love the blue sky ideas' element. I really feel this module should be merged into a nursing degree or any healthcare-related profession. Nurses in our daily workloads are improvising to improve patients care if we don't have the necessary equipment or product to hand. We adapt to our environment. What I find interesting is the number of people who say, 'I'm not creative', people just need to be armed with the skills to do so. This module has ignited my ever-curious mind."

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