Study Population Health Leadership
This programme equips you with an understanding of population health science, its relevance, application and leadership scope. Aimed at delivering new population health leaders, it explores how multiple drivers of health and wellbeing are best leveraged to make a difference.
Designed for professionals eager to drive significant improvements in population health outcomes, systems and policies, the MSc in Population Health Leadership is your gateway to becoming an effective leader in this space.
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Secure your place for the MSc in Population Health Leadership starting in autumn 2024 by completing the form below.
Study Population Health Leadership with RCSI Online
Learn at your own pace online and acquire skills highly sought after in the healthcare industry, enabling you to influence policy, system design, and practices for enhanced population health outcomes.
Improving population health outcomes begins with strong leadership. Our MSc in Population Health Leadership online programme equips you with the expertise to drive significant improvements in public health systems and policies.
Modules Include:
- Optimising Population Health Leadership: Understanding, Deciding, Acting
- Exploring Approaches to Research and Data for Population Health
- Fundamentals of Public Health
- Applying Psychology and Behavioural Sciences to Population Health
- Leadership, Governance and Policy in Population Health Ecosystems
- Implementing Population Health – Translating Evidence and Outcomes
- Assessing Health Needs and Prioritising Resources
- Decision-making for Population Health
- Population Health in Action
- Applied Research Project
This programme suits healthcare professionals, system administrators, policymakers, community workers, and advocates who wish to effectively manage and understand population health.
- Price: €9,000/€15,000
- Duration: 2 years
- Start date: September 2024
- Delivery: Online
- Qualification: MSc
Apply now to unlock your potential as a strategic leader in population health and make a difference
Lead the future of healthcare
RCSI's School of Population Health is at the forefront of addressing global population health challenges through research, education, and collaboration.
Programme highlights:
- Comprehensive education: Gain a profound understanding of population health science combined with leadership skills essential for shaping health policies and systems.
- Flexible online delivery: Engage with our part-time, fully online curriculum, structured for working professionals. Live sessions are scheduled to accommodate your busy lifestyle, ensuring a seamless learning experience.
- Real-world application: Learn to synthesise population health principles, evaluate research, and apply innovative solutions to real-world challenges affecting diverse populations.
Embark on a path to leadership in population health. With RCSI, you gain not just knowledge but a platform to transform public health landscapes globally. Start your journey today!
International expert faculty
Dr Sarah E. Barry PhD, is Director of Academic Programmes and Senior Lecturer at the School of Population Health, RCSI. Her research focuses on complex systems change and policy implementation for integrated care and other forms of care delivery. Dr Barry uses methods for the co-production of knowledge in local contexts contributing to national policy development and design.
Your journey ... our promise
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