Leadership and Innovation
Our Msc in Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare caters to emerging and seasoned professionals across the healthcare sector.
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Develop your leadership competencies and management skills with the MSc in Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare, preparing you to lead transformative change in diverse healthcare settings.
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RCSI scholarship opportunities
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.
Women in Leadership Scholarship
Eligibility: Exclusively open to new applicants identifying as women.
Offer: Two scholarships covering full tuition.
Deadline: Submit your application by 30 May 2025.
Study Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare
Learn online at your own pace and acquire a highly sought-after skill set, enabling you to design and lead effective solutions for optimal patient care in your specific setting.
Our MSc in Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare online programme is tailored for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their leadership and management skills.
The programme encompasses seven core modules: Developing and Demonstrating Personal Leadership Qualities, Working with and Leading Others, Leading and Managing Services, Leading Innovation and Change, Strategic Planning and Implementation, Developing a Future-Oriented Mindset, and Research Methods and Methodology. This curriculum equips you with the necessary tools for a forward-thinking leadership role.
Delivered via our digital platform, the course offers the flexibility required to balance professional commitments and advancement.
- Price: €13,750/€22,000
- Duration: 2 years
- Start date: September 2025
- Delivery: Online
- Qualification: MSc
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- Developing and Demonstrating Personal Leadership Qualities
- Working with and Leading Others
- Leading and Managing Services
- Leading Innovation and Change
- Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Developing a Future-Oriented Mindset
- Research Methods and Methodology
- Capstone Project: Research Project
What our students say
Testimonial
"The course has significantly nurtured my creative thinking, empowering me to overcome challenges instead of becoming mired by them. I feel much more confident about my career and my capacity to make a meaningful impact on patient care."
"What made the course truly valuable was its practical focus – everything I learned could be applied to real-world healthcare settings. It equipped me with the tools to drive change and lead teams effectively."
Faculty highlight
Biography
Dr Gloria Kirwan
Dr Gloria Kirwan is Senior Lecturer in the Graduate School of Healthcare Management, having previously held appointments in Trinity College Dublin (2000-2018) and the National University of Ireland, Maynooth (2018-2022), where she was involved in professional social work education. She is a registered social worker in Ireland.
Lead the future of healthcare transformation
RCSI’s MSc in Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare equips healthcare professionals to lead meaningful change across systems, services, and patient care.
Programme highlights:
- Transformative learning: Develop the leadership, strategic, and innovation skills needed to address complex challenges in today’s healthcare landscape.
- Flexible online delivery: Designed for busy professionals, this fully online programme allows you to study at your own pace, from anywhere.
- Real-world impact: Put theory into practice straight away – lead innovation projects and make a tangible difference in your organisation.
This is more than a qualification – it’s your chance to shape the future of healthcare. Start your journey with RCSI. One conversation could shape your career.
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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