Shape the future of health education
Advance your teaching and leadership skills with the PgDip in Health Professions Education, and drive educational excellence and innovation.
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These programmes are designed for both experienced and early career educators working in the healthcare industry and who support learners in clinical and non-clinical settings. Nurses can also avail of a PgDip in Health Professions Education (Nursing), which leads to an academic award in teaching and learning and a professional registration as registered nurse/midwife tutor with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
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RCSI HealthCARE Scholarship
We are delighted to offer the RCSI HealthCARE Scholarship to dedicated healthcare professionals seeking to advance their careers. With three scholarships available, each offering a 30% reduction in tuition fees, we are committed to supporting your leadership ambitions. Take this opportunity to benefit from financial support and further your professional development. Please see our terms and conditions.
Eligibility: Open to individuals who have made the first instalment payment.
How to apply: Submit a 500-word personal statement outlining your impact in healthcare.
Deadline: Applications close on 31 July 2025.
Join a legacy of healthcare excellence
Discover how RCSI's rich history, expansive alumni network, and dedicated focus on healthcare education can propel your career forward.
Established in 1784, RCSI has been at the forefront of healthcare education for over two centuries.
Join a vast network of healthcare professionals making an impact in over 100 countries.
RCSI has ranked number one in the world for UN SDG 3 in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2025.
Study Health Professions Education at RCSI
Learn online at your own pace and secure a highly sought-after skill set that allows you to craft and implement impactful educational strategies for superior patient care.
This one-year, part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professions Education caters specifically to the educational demands of health professionals guiding learners in both clinical and non-clinical settings. Engage in a rich learning environment underpinned by a 'community of inquiry' pedagogical model. This approach fosters collaborative learning alongside peers, seasoned clinicians, and esteemed academics in the field of health professions education.
The curriculum is structured around four essential modules: Introduction to Health Professions Education, which lays the foundational concepts; Principles of Teaching and Learning, focusing on effective educational strategies; Assessment in Health Professions Education, exploring various evaluation methods; and Curriculum Design and Evaluation, aimed at developing comprehensive educational programmes.
Delivered through our online learning platform, the programme ensures flexibility for busy professionals worldwide.
- Price: €6,740
- Duration: 1 year
- Start date: September 2025
- Delivery: Online
- Suitable for: Healthcare-industry educators who support learners in clinical and non-clinical settings.
- Qualification: PgDip
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This one-year, part-time Postgraduate Diploma is designed for registered nurses and midwives who wish to become nurse or midwife tutors and gain a recognised teaching qualification.
Structured to support working professionals, the programme is delivered through a hybrid model—combining flexible online learning with a required 100 hours of practical teaching experience (including 20 hours in a clinical setting). You’ll engage in a rich, collaborative learning environment built around the ‘community of inquiry’ model, where academic theory meets hands-on practice.
- Price: €7,935
- Duration: 1 year
- Start date: September 2025
- Delivery: Hybrid (online learning + practical teaching hours)
- Suitable for: Registered nurses and midwives seeking NMBI-recognised tutor qualifications
- Award: Postgraduate Diploma (70 ECTS, Level 9)
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Elevate your teaching
RCSI's Health Professions Education Centre is dedicated to arming health professions educators with cutting-edge, evidence-based teaching strategies.
Join us to:
- Master the core principles and theories in health professions education.
- Harmonise theory with practice for effective learning and assessment strategies.
- Craft curricula tailored to your discipline, incorporating modern teaching methodologies and evaluation techniques.
- Enhance communication and e-moderation skills for engaging online learning experiences.
Embark on this transformative journey with RCSI and become a pivotal figure in shaping future generations in healthcare education.
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Testimonial
"I was really impressed by the excellent resources ... RCSI knew how to make it easier for their students. It was a marvellous journey – truly eye-opening and transformative at a personal and professional level."
"I quickly learned that knowledge and experience is not enough to be a truly effective teacher, and at the end of this course I feel better equipped to support our medical students on their journey."
International expert faculty
Dr Jenny Moffett is the Programme Director for this course and is an educationalist based within RCSI's Health Professions' Education Centre (HPEC).
As part of this role, Jenny supports RCSI faculty development through workshops, online learning and accredited teaching courses.
A keen advocate for inclusive learning environments, she was recently named Most Innovative Teacher of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards for her work to address uncertainty management training in medical education.
Why study at RCSI?
We understand that healthcare practice requires a lifelong commitment to learning and that this can be challenging for healthcare professionals with busy and professional lives. Our programmes have been designed to maximise flexibility and convenience for postgraduate learners, while continuing to advance their knowledge and accelerate career progression.
Ensuring minimal disruption to your work-life commitments, we provide interactive and flexible online healthcare programmes – designed for every career stage.
As an RCSI Postgraduate student, you will become part of an international learning community – join a multidisciplinary alumni network of over 32,000 graduates.
Learn from leading academics and expert practitioners, who are committed to creating inclusive and dynamic learning environments for busy healthcare professionals.
Immerse yourself in case-based and research-driven education, as RCSI integrates the latest cutting-edge research and innovation into every programme offering.
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