PGCert Health Science

Course Overview
This course provides a pathway to a rewarding career in healthcare fields like physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, podiatry, and chiropractic. It is designed to bridge a gap for those who want to enter these professions but don’t hold a relevant bachelor’s undergraduate degree to qualify for a master’s program. It is also suitable for preparation for MSc studies and CPD for anyone already working in health science.
Course Details

This course supports you to build a strong foundation in key areas like anatomy, physiology, human development, disease, psychology, and sociology, which are essential for studying allied health specialties at the Master’s level.

It provides insights into professional practice and the roles of allied health professionals, equipping you to understand the care needs of diverse patient groups. This knowledge will assist you in clarifying your career goals and aligning their further studies with specific career paths.

The programme emphasises developing research skills and transferable competencies through independent study and self-directed research, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to succeed in further studies and dynamic clinical settings.

This course is also suitable for those who already hold a degree in a related healthcare or science field but wish to refresh their knowledge, as well as healthcare professionals seeking continuous professional development opportunities.

Upon successful completion you will hold a level 9 (NFQ) postgraduate Certificate in Health Science awarded by Health Sciences University (HSU).