MSc in Health Policy & Management
Develop the expertise to navigate, research, and lead within complex health and social care systems.
Best for:Best for professionals in healthcare, management, or social sciences seeking to advance their expertise in health policy and system management.
Overview
The MSc in Health Policy & Management at Trinity College Dublin is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge, analytical tools, and practical skills required to operate effectively in modern health and social care environments. The programme covers the complexities of health systems, offering insights into policy development, management strategies, and research methodologies. It is suitable for professionals and academics from diverse backgrounds, including medicine, nursing, management, and the social sciences. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to address the challenges inherent in changing healthcare landscapes.
What you'll do
- Engage with core modules covering health policy and management frameworks.
- Develop research skills to analyze complex health and social care systems.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to practical challenges in healthcare administration.
- Participate in academic discourse regarding health system reform and management.
- Complete 90 credits of coursework and research as required by the programme.
Requirements
Degree required: 2.1 honours undergraduate degree or higher in a related professional or academic discipline.
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; Band B (Standard Entry) proficiency required.
Instruction: English
- Demonstrable professional or academic experience in a relevant field.
- Proficiency in English meeting Band B (Standard Entry) requirements.
- Ability to engage with multidisciplinary academic content.
- Hold a 2.1 honours undergraduate degree or equivalent.
- Candidates with non-degree qualifications or specific nursing qualifications prior to 2002 may be considered upon contact with the Course Director.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-30
Interested candidates should apply through the official Trinity College Dublin postgraduate portal. Applicants without the standard academic requirements should contact the Course Director to discuss prior learning and eligibility.
- Academic transcripts
- Evidence of English language proficiency
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