Health Informatics Faisnéisíocht Sláinte

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health Informatics is a future-focused honours degree that prepares you to lead and support Ireland’s digital health transformation. Ireland is at a turning point in its digital healthcare journey and needs graduates who can bridge the gap between patient needs and digital solutions. This programme has been designed specifically to address the knowledge and skills required to deliver on Ireland’s digital healthcare roadmap as set out by the HSE and the Department of Health. This interdisciplinary programme blends core computing, data science and artificial intelligence skills with applied healthcare knowledge, including health systems, ethics, compliance and patient-centred practice. It’s designed for students who want to work at the intersection of technology and healthcare, tackling real-world challenges through innovation and data-driven solutions.

You will build a strong foundation in healthcare fundamentals, programming, cybersecurity, computer systems, data analytics and AI, and then apply these skills to health information systems, medical data workflows, digital health services, electronic health records and secure data-driven healthcare technologies. The curriculum includes modules on clinical terminology, medical information systems, applied data science, ubiquitous eHealth, secure interoperability and ethics in healthcare, helping you understand both technical and human-centric aspects of digital health. This is just as much about understanding human needs as it is about understanding technology—and how it can be used in a positive way to modernise healthcare in Ireland and abroad. As a result, the skills developed on this programme are highly relevant and valued globally.

A key feature of the course is its industry placement in Year 3, where you gain valuable professional experience and build networks in healthcare or health tech organisations. If a placement is not secured, you can choose a professional group project and entrepreneurship module as an alternative, ensuring you still get hands-on, real-world practice.

Students can also choose to study abroad instead of completing a placement, broadening their global perspective and experience in digital health innovation.

This is an ideal programme for students who are interested in technology and how it can be used to make people’s lives better. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in areas where healthcare and technology intersect. Possible roles include Clinical Informatics Specialist, Health Data Analyst, Health Information Manager, Biomedical Data Scientist, Health IT Project Manager, Clinical Systems Analyst, Public Health Informatician, Health Informatics Consultant, Telehealth Solutions Specialist and Health Information Security Analyst. These roles exist across hospitals and healthcare systems, health tech vendors, government agencies, research organisations, insurance and pharmaceutical companies.

Leaving Certificate Requirements

QQI/FET Requirements

In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at TU Dublin QQI FET Applicants.

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at TU Dublin Mature Applicants.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6.0 overall (or equivalent).

Clinical Informatics Specialist
Acts as a bridge between clinical staff and IT teams. Works on optimizing EHR systems, clinical decision support tools, and health data workflows.

Health Data Analyst
Analyzes healthcare data to identify trends, improve outcomes, and support research.
Often uses SQL, R, Python, and visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau.

Health Information Manager
Manages health records, ensures data quality and compliance with legal standards. Often involved in coding systems (ICD, SNOMED), records management, and auditing.

Biomedical Data Scientist
Applies data science and machine learning to biomedical and clinical data. Works on disease prediction, patient risk modelling, and personalized medicine.

Health IT Project Manager
Oversees the planning and implementation of digital health systems (e.g., EHR rollouts, telehealth platforms). Coordinates cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Clinical Systems Analyst
Customizes and supports clinical software systems, ensuring they meet user requirements and regulatory needs. Often troubleshoots issues between users and vendors.

Public Health Informatician
Designs and manages information systems for public health surveillance, outbreak tracking, and epidemiology. Works with health departments or global health organizations.

Health Informatics Consultant
Provides expert advice to healthcare organizations on informatics strategy, system selection, data governance, and workflow optimization.

Telehealth Solutions Specialist
Develops, implements, and maintains telemedicine technologies and platforms. Ensures usability, accessibility, and clinical workflow integration.

Health Information Security and Risk Analyst
Focuses on protecting sensitive health data and ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of health information systems. Develops and monitors security policies, performs risk assessments, and plans for business continuity and disaster recovery in compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g. HIPAA, GDPR).

These roles can be found in:

• Hospitals and Healthcare Systems
• Health IT vendors
• Government/Public Health agencies
• Research Institutions
• Insurance and Pharmaceutical companies

Irish/EU Applicants

Applications from all Irish/EU citizens are made through the Central Applications Office (CAO).

Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.

The standard closing date to apply is February 1st. Late applications will close on May 1st. For restricted courses, the closing date is February 1st. Please see important dates on the CAO website. For a detailed guide on how to apply, please visit our CAO Hub.

On graduation, you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or elsewhere.