

Why seek a master’s degree?
Many seek master’s degrees to advance in their fields and to
earn raises. Others seek master’s degrees to change career
fields. For example, let’s say that you’ve earned a bachelor’s
degree in English, but have decided that you want to become a
counselor: complete a master’s degree in counseling. A master’s
degree will allow you to develop expertise in a new area and
enter a new career.
The purpose of the MSc
course is the transfer of theoretical and applicable knowledge
in an interdisciplinary area of holistic alternative therapeutic
systems and especially that of Classical Homeopathy, as well as
the definition of its role in the area of Health. The MSc course
aims to participate in the nurturing of this area seeking to
achieve:
a)
the postgraduate specialisation of medical doctors and dentists
which will lead to the gaining of the equivalent of the
Postgraduate Specialisation Diploma in the theory and
application of holistic alternative therapeutic systems and in
particular in Classical Homeopathy
b) the defence of
doctoral dissertations in the general area of design theory and
complex systems application and more specifically in the
disciplinary area of holistic alternative therapeutic systems
and Classical Homeopathy, along with subjects that are directly
or indirectly relevant to Systems Theory / Systems Thinking and
in general Theories of Complex systems (Autonomy, Self
Organisation / Autopoietic, Adaptable systems) and Biosemiotics
and its role in the theoretical underpinnings and applications
of Classical Homeopathy and holistic alternative therapeutic
systems
c) The organisation
of knowledge in the area of holistic alternative therapeutic
systems and in particular in Classical Homeopathy at an academic
level in Europe according to the specifications and guidelines
of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the European Union.
The expected consequence will be part of the more general
recognition and structuring of, as well as the formal
establishment of the knowledge content of Classical Homeopathy
and its applications.
d) The creation and
application of an established recognised accredited programme
for the better postgraduate education of scientific and research
personnel for this knowledge area at an international level and
in cooperation with higher education institutions both in
Ireland and abroad.
Scientific
discipline
The basic building
block of the scientific discipline of the postgraduate MSc is
holistic theory, and by extension, interdisciplinarity. It
includes knowledge areas such as Systems Theory / Systems
Thinking Theories of Complex systems, Biosystems, Biosemiotics,
etc. These components show the breadth of the interdisciplinary
area within which a MSc course on holistic alternative
therapeutic systems such as Classical Homeopathy should be
based, and indicate the need for its establishment in a clear
interdisciplinary space which exceeds the above mentioned areas
and whose nucleus is the holistic nature of the systemic
approach.
How long does earning a master’s degree take?
Typically, it’s one or two years beyond the bachelor’s degree, but those additional years open the door to many career opportunities that are personally, professionally, and financially fulfilling. The most common master’s degrees are the master of arts (MA) and master of science (MS). Note that whether you earn an MA or MS depends more on the school you attend than the academic requirements fulfilled; the two are different only in name – not in educational requirements or status. Master’s degrees are offered in a variety of fields (e.g., psychology, mathematics, biology, etc.), just as bachelor’s degrees are offered in many fields. Some fields have special degrees, like the MSW for social work and the MBA for business.
Admission criteria for the MSc
The postgraduate
studies programme leading to the MSc accepts candidates who have
a first degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Psychology and related
fields.
All candidates should
submit within the deadline their candidature to the Postgraduate
Admin Office at admin@bihireland.com. The submission requires
the following documentation.
What Does a Master’s Degree Entail?
Master’s degree programs entail classes, similar to your undergraduate classes. However the classes are usually conducted as seminars, with a great deal of discussion. The professors tend to expect a higher level of analysis in master’s classes than undergraduate classes.
Our master’s degree programs require students to complete a master’s thesis, or an extended research paper. Depending on the field, your master’s thesis may entail conducting a thorough analysis of the Materia Medica or a scientific experiment. Some master’s programs offer alternatives to the master’s thesis, such as written comprehensive exams or other written projects that are less rigorous than theses. In service-oriented fields like clinical practice, master’s degrees usually include a practicum or internship in which you learn applied skills like how to perform therapy.
We offer a wide range of Masters Degree Programmes to meet your needs.