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MPH (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
PHPS40010 Principles of Epidemiology Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
PHPS40190 Biostatistics I Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
PHPS40750 Quantitative & Qualitative, Data Management, Analysis & Reporting Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
PHPS40980 Introduction to Knowledge Synthesis, Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
PHPS40370 Non Communicable Disease Epidemiology Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
PHPS40460 Biostatistics II Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
PHPS40970 Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
PHPS41110 Advanced Epidemiology Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
PHPS41120 Health Economic Analysis Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
PHPS41290 Global Health (Population, Planetary, Climate) Spring  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
PHPS41140 MPH Dissertation Summer  30
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Students are required to take 1optional module.
PHPS40200 Communicable Disease Epidemiology Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Students are required to take 1optional module.
PHPS40230 One Health Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Students are required to take 1optional module.
PHPS40040 Public Health Practice and Policy Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Students are required to take 1optional module.
PHPS40300 Health Promotion Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Students are required to take 1optional module.
PHPS40850 Sociology&Social Epidemiology Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Students are required to take 1optional module.
PHPS40880 Intro to Genetic Epidemiology Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Students are required to take 1optional module.
PHPS40990 Systematic Reviews, Meta-analysis and Clinical Guidelines Spring  5

MPH Epidemiology (X966) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 10460
nonEU    fee per year - € 22450

***Fees are subject to change

This programme is intended for graduates of health science degree programmes, science degree programmes or social
science degree programmes with a 2.1 Award or higher. Awards of 2:2 or less may be considered with additional
suitable credentials. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of the highest level of mathematics achieved in prior
education. Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS Scores.

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information.

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes


General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Epidemiology:

ROWCLASS Apply to   Application Type  
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Epidemiology
Master of Public Health
Full-Time
Commencing September 2024
Graduate Taught Closed
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Epidemiology
Master of Public Health
Full-Time
Commencing September 2025
Graduate Taught Apply
* you can change options at the top of the page