Epidemiology

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.



NFQ Level: 9 (90 credits)

Level: Graduate Taught

Award: Master of Public Health

Stage 1 Core Modules

PHPS40010: Principles of Epidemiology

PHPS40190: Biostatistics I

PHPS40750: Quantitative & Qualitative, Data Management, Analysis & Reporting

PHPS40980: Introduction to Knowledge Synthesis, Systematic Reviews & Meta-analysis

PHPS40370: Non Communicable Disease Epidemiology

PHPS40460: Biostatistics II

PHPS40970: Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials

PHPS41110: Advanced Epidemiology

PHPS41120: Health Economic Analysis

PHPS41290: Global Public Health (Population, Planetary, Climate)

PHPS41140: MPH Dissertation



Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:

Students are required to take 1optional module.

PHPS40200: Communicable Disease Epidemiology

PHPS40230: One Health

PHPS40040: Public Health Practice and Policy

PHPS40300: Health Promotion

PHPS40850: Sociology & Social Epidemiology

PHPS40880: Intro to Genetic Epidemiology

PHPS40990: Systematic Reviews, Meta-analysis and Clinical Guidelines

Entry Requirements 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 (https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax) for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

1 year Full Time

Delivery: Blended

X966: Epidemiology

Master of Public Health



Full-Time: Commencing September 2025