Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Preventive Cardiology in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
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Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
18,000
(c. USD20,908.26)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This postgraduate program offers flexible study options, allowing students to pursue their qualification through in-person, blended, or fully online formats. The curriculum is grounded in robust scientific evidence supporting cardiovascular disease prevention and rehabilitation. Emphasizing multidisciplinary methods, the course focuses on cardiovascular health and lifestyle medicine as fundamental components of preventive cardiology and rehabilitation practice. Participants will gain essential knowledge and competencies to significantly impact prevention efforts across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, benefiting both individuals and broader populations.
The curriculum covers practical applications of cardiovascular risk assessment tools, healthcare policy implementation, behavior modification techniques, lifestyle interventions for risk reduction, and medical management of conditions like hypertension, lipid disorders, diabetes, obesity, and smoking cessation. Additionally, students can specialize in cardiac rehabilitation through an optional pathway tailored for professionals focused on secondary prevention.
Participants receive guidance in developing innovative research projects that explore specific questions in preventive cardiology. The program benefits from collaborations with clinical departments at Galway University Hospitals, various academic disciplines at University of Galway, the Cro clinical team, and global partner institutions.
Career Pathways
Program graduates will emerge as influential figures in cardiovascular prevention, equipped for diverse roles in clinical environments spanning primary and specialized care. Career possibilities extend to public health initiatives, wellness promotion, healthcare administration, academic research, and pharmaceutical sectors. Clinical professionals will experience enhanced career progression opportunities within their fields. Those completing the 5,000-word dissertation, prepared for publication, will receive assistance in submitting their work to academic journals, strengthening their professional trajectory.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Successful applicants will possess at least a Second Class Honours, Grade 1 degree in an appropriate life science, biological science, medicine, nursing or allied health professions. For those who do not hold a primary degree at the required level, a special case will be made if they have demonstrated aptitude for the course material through at least three years of high quality work experience in a relevant field of cardiovascular health. Entry to the Master’s programme is conditional upon achieving at least 60% in the core compulsory modules of the Postgraduate Diploma. Candidates coming to Ireland from abroad or who do not have a degree from Ireland or the UK will be asked to provide evidence of an acceptable result in one of the recognised English language proficiency tests, e.g., IELTS total score of 6.5. All prospective candidates will be interviewed by telephone or Skype.
IELTS: 6.5 overall no less than 6.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (20 Listening, 20 Speaking, 24 Writing, 19 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 61 in any one component.
Tuition
EUR
18,000