MDPH - Master of Dental Public Health

Overview

Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 9
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 12 Month(s)
Total Credits: 90
Delivery Method: In-Person

Connected Curriculum:
  • Civic and Community Engagement
  • Employability
  • Global Reach
  • Inter-and Transdisciplinary
  • Research Based Teaching
  • Sustainability

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
  • Zero Hunger
  • Good Health and Well-being
  • Quality Education
  • Gender Equality
  • Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Reduced Inequality
  • Partnerships to Achieve SDGs

Graduate Attributes:
  • Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
  • Digitally Fluent
  • Effective global citizen
  • Independent and creative thinker
  • Socially Responsible

Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement):
No

The Degree of Master of Dental Public Health (MDPH) is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Note: This programme is not available on a part-time basis.

Individual Modules

As part of UCC's commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), healthcare professionals may take a one-off module and be provided with a relevant transcript of marks.

Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)

Upon successful completion and passing of modules EH6051, EH6052, EH6053, EH6054 to the value of 30 credits, students may in exceptional circumstances opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health. A student who subsequently wishes to complete to the degree of Master must do so within 5 years from the date of successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate Examinations, subject to the course being available.

Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Public Health (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

Upon successful completion and passing of modules EH6051, EH6052, EH6053, EH6054, OH6001, OH6002, PA6001 and SS6028 to the value of 60 credits, students may in exceptional circumstances opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Public Health. A student who subsequently wishes to complete to the degree of Master must do so within 5 years from the date of successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma Examinations, subject to the course being available.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.