Study Public Health - MSc at University of Limerick in Ireland, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences

Public Health - MSc

Ireland

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What will I learn?

The Master of Science in Public Health Programme will facilitate students to acquire a marketable and transferable skillset and competencies, to enhance their career in public health or other health-related disciplines both locally and internationally. These skills are applicable to a variety of careers in healthcare, government, private, and non-profit organisations. The MSc in Public Health curriculum is flexible, using a competency-based and blended learning format, featuring case methods approaches and real-life scenarios. It is also practical, including both a practicum and a research project. Each of the five core modules run for six weeks and include mandatory in-person tutorial sessions that take place on a Friday during weeks 1-3 of each module and a five-day skills-building workshop on campus. The programme focuses on providing an affordable and high-quality educational experience.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Education and Health Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
€14,898.00 (US$ 15,966) per year
Tuition fee includes student levy fee of €102

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Limerick

University of Limerick, Limerick,

Limerick,

V94 T9PX, Munster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Graduates of any undergraduate degree can be accepted into the Public Health MSc. Applicants must hold a minimum 2.1 (second-class honours grade 1) result in their first honours bachelors degree (NFQ Level 8 or other internationally recognised equivalent). Awards of 2:2 or less may be considered if applicants demonstrate significant public health work experience. Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Limerick

University of Limerick is a welcoming, innovative, career‑focused Irish university where students thrive academically, personally and professionally.

  • No. 401 in QS World University Rankings 2026
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