Waterford Institute of Technology

Course Details

BSc in Applied Health Care

Course Description

What is a BSc in Applied Healthcare? The BSc in Applied Health Care is the first program of its kind in Ireland and is designed to help you understand the varied needs of patients across the lifespan and enable you to deliver direct health care in hospitals, community care, general practice, pharmaceutical industry and health research. This course also prepares students for the emerging area of internet and telephone health care delivery. Clinical experience is an essential element of the course. Placement occurs in each year of the course, which allows the student to put theory into practice in a real health care setting. Reasons to Choose this Course The BSc in Applied healthcare is an excellent choice for students interested in exploring numerous potential career paths within healthcare. This course is delivered in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art learning environment and students undertake clinical practice in a variety of healthcare settings around the south east region. You will be taught over three years through a model that we call KSVSE (Knowledge, Science, Values and Attitudes, Skills and Experience).

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

BSc in Applied Health Care career opportunities Graduates may gain employment in the following areas: Applied health care provision in variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, community care settings, nursing homes. Managing and coordinating General Practices Sales representatives in the pharmaceutical industry Delivery of health care in the emerging tele-health industry Health research Postgraduate study




BSc in Applied Health Care Waterford Institute of Technology