Health InformaticsFaisnéisíocht Sláinte

The BSc (Honours) in Health Informatics aims to produce graduates with the interdisciplinary expertise required to lead and support Ireland’s digital health transformation. The programme combines core computing, data science and artificial intelligence skills with applied knowledge of healthcare systems, ethics & compliance, and patient-centred practice. Its objectives are to:

• Address national skills gaps by developing graduates who can bridge the divide between healthcare and digital technologies.
  
  
• Provide interdisciplinary education that integrates computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence and health informatics in a balanced curriculum.
  
  
• Embed sustainability and ethics through modules on cybersecurity, governance, responsible data use and green computing.
  
  
• Foster industry and health sector partnerships by offering placements and co-designed learning experiences with the HSE, Department of Health, hospitals, and digital health companies.
  
  
• Enhance employability and progression by preparing students for diverse career paths in digital health and enabling routes to postgraduate study and research.

Work Placement

Students are required to take up suitable work placement in Year 3 semester 2. If work placement cannot be secured, students may take the Professional Group Project module along with the Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship module as an alternative to work placement.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Students may also opt to study abroad instead of taking up work placement in Year 3. The study abroad alternative must align with the programme learning outcomes and be agreed with the School of Informatics and Cybersecurity.

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 www.tudublin.ie/qqi

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature

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.