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Email academic.registry@tcd.ieCourse Overview
Completed in one year full-time or two years part-time, the MSc in Health Policy and Management equips learners with essential knowledge, skills and tools for understanding, researching and working in complex and changing health and social care systems and services nationally and internationally. From reforming and managing health systems, to implementing organisational, technological and digital innovations to improve population health and reduce inequalities, course participants acquire a detailed theoretical and practical understanding of major health system challenges and developments - and how to address them.
The MSc in Health Policy and Management is taught through an interdisciplinary curriculum underpinned by the principle of evidence-informed policy and practice, with high levels of student participation and peer-learning. This unique MSc is suitable for professionals (e.g. medicine, nursing, allied health professions, management, public administration) and health and social sciences graduates. Participants learn and develop core competencies across subjects including population health management, health policy, health economics, comparative systems, integrated care, and managing people and change. Central to all is translating and implementing research evidence and knowledge for policy and practice, which is threaded throughout the modules as well as being a specific module. Further information on modules is available here
Course participants progress by learning with a core multidisciplinary health and social sciences academic team based in Trinity College Dublin that have an established and highly regarded track record in health policy, economics, systems and management. This impactful and networked team introduce learners to leading policymakers and senior health system managers across public and private sector organisations. As part of this vibrant community of practice, course participants will expand their knowledge and network through participation at seminars, conferences and other events organised at the Centre for Health Policy and Management and the Discipline of Public Health and Primary Care, School of Medicine at Trinity College Dublin.
The MSc in Health Policy and Management will equip learners with the knowledge and skill-set to have a successful career in health systems, policy and management. The foundational learning is transferrable across roles and careers in research, health systems, policy and management, positioning graduates to pursue a range of mid- to senior level career opportunities in managerial, leadership or research-related roles in public and private-sector organisations.
Course Structure
All participants complete 7 compulsory taught modules, as well as the Research Methods and Dissertation module leading to the completion of an MSc Dissertation (dissertation of 12,000 words):
The MSc Dissertation places emphasis on both the scientific aspects of the subject, and its translational potential into policy, practice and/or service management. This postgraduate degree can be completed in one year on a full-time basis, or completed over two part-time years (45 ECTS of taught modules in year 1, plus 15 ECTS taught modules and 30 ECTS MSc dissertation in Year 2).
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Career Opportunities
The MSc in Health Policy and Management will equip learners with the knowledge and skill-set to have a successful career in health systems, policy and management. The foundational learning is transferrable across roles and careers in research, health systems, policy and management, positioning graduates to pursue a range of mid- to senior level career opportunities in managerial, leadership or research-related roles in public and private-sector
organisations.
MSc graduates are highly regarded in Ireland and internationally. Graduates are now health system and policy leaders, who employ their skills and knowledge in a range of organisations throughout the health system. Some of these prestigious alumni teach on the programme. Additionally, our innovative curriculum provides employers with highly skilled and knowledgeable graduates, including skills for conducting, synthesising and applying evidence for policy and management, among others.
September 2023
Dr Carlos Bruen, Assistant Professor
31st July 2023
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Register your interest in postgraduate study at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin.
As Ireland’s leading university, we offer a wide range of postgraduate programmes at masters, diploma and certificate level.
Trinity is an international university steeped in history, with a reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation.
Roisin Nevin (Graduate, 2022), Mercer's Institute for Successful Ageing, St
James's Hospital Dublin:
“Through our participation in modules delivered by global and national leaders
working within health systems, we developed the ability to critically reflect and
analyse policy, research evidence, and international best practice. This MSc
seeks to enhance a culture of innovation, leadership, creativity, and
collaboration. This in turn contributes in a meaningful way to workplace practices and to build resilience in our health systems, today and into the future.”
Cathal Kavanagh (Graduate 2021), Manager, Blackrock Clinic Dublin:
“The MSc has provided me with unparalleled access to some of the leaders in
healthcare policy in Ireland and internationally. The MSc gives insight not only
into healthcare management, but also fundamental issues facing healthcare
provision in Ireland, and how this compares internationally. I strongly
recommend this course if you are looking to progress your career within healthcare settings.
