MSc in Loss and Bereavement – Clinical Practice
A clinically focused master’s programme to design and implement bereavement interventions in healthcare settings.
Best for:Best for healthcare professionals, social workers, or bereavement volunteers with prior experience seeking to advance their expertise in clinical bereavement care through a part-time, hybrid master’s programme.
Overview
This master’s programme at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) focuses on clinical bereavement practice, equipping students with advanced knowledge of loss and grief to develop evidence-based interventions. Taught through a hybrid model, it blends theoretical understanding with practical application, preparing graduates to support patients and families in healthcare environments. The curriculum emphasises real-world experience, including recognition of prior learning (RPL) for professionals with relevant clinical or volunteer backgrounds. Ideal for healthcare practitioners seeking to specialise in end-of-life care and bereavement support, the programme balances academic rigor with hands-on clinical training.
What you'll do
- Design and implement clinical bereavement interventions for healthcare settings.
- Develop evidence-based strategies to support patients and families experiencing loss.
- Engage in hybrid learning, combining theoretical study with practical clinical experience.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance bereavement care practices.
- Apply prior professional or volunteer experience to enrich programme learning outcomes.
Requirements
Degree required: A Level 8 degree (equivalent to a bachelor’s) in a relevant healthcare, social work, or psychology field, or equivalent demonstrated through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Degree offered: MSc in Loss and Bereavement – Clinical Practice
Language: English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent if English is not your native language).
Instruction: English
- Significant professional experience in social/healthcare related to loss or bereavement (e.g., healthcare professional, bereavement support volunteer).
- Completion of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or relevant training in loss/bereavement.
- Evidence of personal insight into loss history or experience.
- Ability to demonstrate academic transcripts or equivalent documentation upon offer.
- Applicants must hold a Level 8 degree or equivalent.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for applicants with significant professional experience.
- International degrees must be verified for equivalency.
- No age restrictions, but professional experience is mandatory.
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How to apply
Deadline: September 2026 (next intake)
Applicants should email MScEnquiries@hospciefoundation.ie for further information and to initiate the application process. Ensure you are applying for the correct programme stream. An academic transcript will be requested upon offer.
- CV or resume
- Cover letter or statement of purpose
- Proof of professional experience or RPL documentation
- Academic transcripts (upon offer)
- English proficiency certificate (if applicable)
Contact
Inés Arriola-O'Flynn· Programme Contact
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