MSc in Health Professions Education
Advance your expertise in education research, leadership, and ethics in health professions with an online, part-time Master’s degree.
Best for:Best for healthcare educators with a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education who seek to advance their teaching expertise, research skills, and leadership in health professions education.
Overview
This one-year, part-time online Master’s programme builds on the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland’s (RCSI) Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education. Designed for professionals already teaching in healthcare settings, it deepens your knowledge of education theory, research methods, leadership, and ethical practice. The curriculum integrates practical application with theoretical frameworks, preparing you for advanced roles in health professions education. Applicants must hold the RCSI Postgraduate Diploma and currently teach in their field, ensuring a cohort of experienced practitioners. The programme is delivered flexibly online, accommodating working professionals’ schedules.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced expertise in health professions education theory and research methodologies.
- Apply educational leadership principles to improve teaching practices in healthcare settings.
- Conduct research projects aligned with current challenges in health professions education.
- Engage in ethical discussions and decision-making relevant to medical and healthcare education.
- Collaborate with peers and mentors to enhance teaching strategies and curriculum design.
- Complete a dissertation or research project demonstrating mastery of the field.
Requirements
Degree required: RCSI Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education
Degree offered: MSc in Health Professions Education
Language: English (proficiency sufficient for academic study and research)
Instruction: English
- Current involvement in teaching or educational roles within healthcare professions
- Ability to commit to a part-time, online study schedule
- Must hold the RCSI Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education
- Must be currently involved in a teaching capacity in a healthcare role
- Must not be enrolled in another postgraduate programme at RCSI or any other higher education institution
Funding & terms
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How to apply
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Interested applicants must register their interest through the RCSI online application portal. The programme is open to those who have completed the RCSI Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education and wish to progress to MSc level. No fixed deadline is mentioned; applicants should follow the instructions on the programme’s application webpage.
- Registration of interest form
- Proof of completion of the RCSI Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education
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