Transitioning from Health Psychology + MBA Healthcare to UI UX. Is this a strategic move for long term stability?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently transitioning into UI UX and would appreciate honest feedback.

Background:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s in Health Psychology

• MBA in Healthcare and Hospital Management

• Planning to pursue MSc in Interaction and Experience Design at University of Limerick

• Completed Foundations of UX Design (Coursera)certification and currently doing the professional certification(Coursera) also doing a Human Factors certification

• Built 2 small Figma projects, currently learning HTML and vibe coding

• And i am a tech and Ai nerd

•Have been editing (Images and videos ) since childhood (Photoshop,premiere pro,Davinci)

•Ai knowledge and experience(Fooocus, comfyui)

Why I’m shifting:

I’m strongly interested in human centered design, interaction systems, and solving real world problems using research driven approaches. My psychology background makes UX feel like a natural extension.

My concern:

I’m aware the UX market is competitive and there are discussions about AI affecting design roles. I want to make a strategic decision, not an emotional one.

Questions:

1.With my background, should I position myself as a general product designer or specialize early in healthcare UX or research focused roles?

2.What skills would make me more employable in Ireland specifically?

3.What should I focus on in the next 6 to 12 months to reduce risk of unemployment after graduation?

4.Are there adjacent roles I should consider as a backup plan?

I’m looking for direct, realistic advice rather than motivation.

Thanks in advance.