Fees and funding
For the February 2021 intake, RCSI is delighted to confirm that Module 1 of this programme, 'Fundamentals of Quality Quality Improvement for Healthcare Professionals', will be offered with funding from the Irish Government. You may qualify for funding under one of the eligible categories.
This module will be free of charge if you are unemployed, a homemaker returning to work (returners) or are in receipt of the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) or jobseeker's at the time the programme begins.
If you are in employment, were previously self-employed or are a recent graduate, you may be eligible provided you meet the nationality/visa requirement and residence requirement. These categories of learner are eligible for 90% funding and will be required to pay 10% (€192) of the standard tuition fee for module 1. The standard tuition fee for this module is €1,920.
All eligible applicants must be ordinarily resident in Ireland and must meet the nationality and EU residency rules detailed below*. Please note that students currently enrolled on an academic programme of study are ineligible to apply for funding from the Irish Government.
More information on eligibility is available below.