The MSc (Adolescent Health) at the University of Galway offers you interdisciplinary training grounded in a public health approach, specifically designed for educators, social care workers, youth workers, coaches, and health professionals committed to enhancing adolescent well-being. This programme addresses the critical need to understand and respond to the unique health and developmental needs of young people. You will gain expertise in defining these needs, designing effective interventions, and evaluating adolescent health policies and programmes. This is the first programme of its kind in Europe, providing a unique opportunity to develop specialised skills in this vital area.
You will engage with a Blended Learning approach, combining online courses with monthly on-campus workshops, allowing for flexibility whether studied full-time over one year or part-time over two years. Your curriculum includes core modules such as Foundations of Public Health in Adolescence, Research Methods, and Designing, Implementing, and Evaluating Adolescent Health Programmes. You will develop essential skills in communication and leadership, culminating in an Integrative Learning Experience tailored to your career aspirations. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create positive change in adolescent health locally, nationally, and globally.