As healthcare rapidly evolves, professionals must stay updated with the latest knowledge and skills. Both the UCD School of Medicine and the UCD School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science offer a range of micro-credentials for health professionals. Micro-credentials are short, flexible, industry-aligned courses that enable working professionals to enhance their expertise.
Limited Time Offer
There is currently a HCI Micro-Credential Fee Subsidy available on Micro-credentials for a limited time, for eligible learners. This Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning through short, flexible courses. This subsidy reduces the fee on selected courses by either 50% or 80%, and is on a first come, first served basis. Check the eligibility requirements here.
Benefits of Medicine and Health Micro-Credentials
- Up-to-Date Knowledge: Healthcare is one of the fastest-evolving fields. Micro-credentials ensure that you’re learning the latest practices from industry experts.
- Enhanced Employability: Adding specialized skills to your resume makes you more competitive.
- Flexibility and Convenience: With short, flexible courses, you can complete your training without disrupting your career.
- Accreditation: Each micro-credential offers credits, ranging from 2.5 ECTS to 10 ECTS, giving learners the chance to earn formal academic recognition.
January 2025 Short Courses:
Advancing Healthcare: Exercise Prescription (Level 9 | 5 ECTS | Full Fee: €682.50, Subsidised Fee: €341.25)
Advancing Healthcare: Behaviour Change Principles for Healthy Living (Level 9 | 2.5 ECTS | Full Fee: €341.25, Subsidised Fee: €170.63)
Radiation Physics and Detection (Level 9 | 2.5 ECTS | Full Fee: €262.50, Subsidised Fee: €131.25)
Radiobiology and Dose Metrics (Level 9 | 2.5 ECTS | Full Fee: €262.50, Subsidised Fee: €131.25)
Radiation in the Workplace and Legislation (Level 9 | 2.5 ECTS | Full Fee: €262.50, Subsidised Fee: €131.25)
Skin Anatomy and Physiology (Level 9 | 2.5 ECTS | Full Fee: €472.50, Subsidised Fee: 236.25)
Hair Follicle Anatomy and Physiology (Level 9 | 2.5 ECTS | Full Fee: €472.50, Subsidised Fee: 236.25)
Applied Infection Prevention and Control (Level 9 | 10 ECTS | Full Fee: €1720, Subsidised Fee: €860)
Explore all Medicine and Health Micro-credentials
UCD also have a range of Health Data Analytics micro-credentials in areas such as health research, health systems, health statistics, informatics, health technologies, genetics, clinical trials, and more. There is a range of short courses commencing in January 2025:
(opens in a new window)Patient Reported Outcomes (Level 9 | 5 ECTS | €875)
(opens in a new window)Biostatistics 2 (Level 9 | 5 ECTS | €875)
(opens in a new window)Introduction to Genetic Epidemiology (Level 9 | 5 ECTS | €875)
(opens in a new window)Clinical Trials (Level 9 | 5 ECTS | Full Fee: €875, Subsidised Fee: €437.50)
(opens in a new window)Systematic Reviews & Meta Analysis (Level 9 | 5 ECTS | €875)
(opens in a new window)Information Governance in Health (Level 9 | 5 ECTS | €875)
(opens in a new window)Systems Implementation in Health (Level 9 | 5 ECTS | €875)
(opens in a new window)Health Technology Assessment (Level 9 | 5 ECTS | €875)
(opens in a new window)Explore Health Data Analytics Micro-credentials
UCD offers a range of micro-credentials targeting the needs of employers and employees across all industries and sectors. If you are interested in collaborating with UCD to upskill your staff or to develop bespoke micro-credentials tailored to your organisation or sector, email (opens in a new window)microcredentials@ucd.ie.