Study Quality and Safety in Healthcare Management
Advance in healthcare with our online programme, designed for professionals eager to enhance patient care and safety. Gain critical skills in quality improvement and safety initiatives, preparing you to lead with excellence in various healthcare environments.
Ideal for clinicians, nurses, health managers, and allied professionals, this programme fosters the development of key leadership and quality improvement skills, essential for advancing in today’s healthcare settings.
Register your interest
Secure your place for the MSc in Quality and Safety in Healthcare Management starting in autumn 2024 by completing the form below.
RCSI HealthCARE Scholarship
We're proud to offer the RCSI HealthCARE Scholarship for dedicated healthcare professionals aiming to ascend in their careers. With three scholarships available, offering a 30% reduction in tuition fees, we’re committed to supporting your leadership aspirations. Seize this chance for financial support and career advancement.
- Eligibility: Open to those who've made the first instalment payment.
- To apply: Submit a 500-word personal statement on your healthcare impact.
- Deadline: Hurry, applications close on July 26, 2024.
Study Quality and Safety in Healthcare Management with RCSI Online
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.
Join our part-time, two-year online MSc in Quality and Safety in Healthcare Management programme, tailored for professionals seeking to lead in the critical areas of quality improvement and patient safety in healthcare settings.
The programme provides an in-depth exploration of patient safety, quality, accreditation, and governance through seven core modules: Introduction to Quality & Safety in Healthcare, Tools & Frameworks for Quality, Leadership & Strategic Management, Accreditation & Standards, Clinical Governance, Evaluation Measurement & Research, and an Action Research Project.
Delivered through our online learning platform, the programme offers the flexibility needed by busy professionals across the globe.
- Price: €13,750/€22,000
- Duration: 2 years
- Start date: September 2024
- Delivery: Online
- Qualification: MSc
Apply now to shape your future in healthcare
Lead the future of healthcare
The RCSI Graduate School of Management is committed to its mission of educating future leaders in healthcare delivery and related research. Become part of our international learning community and enjoy collaborative group work, team building, and networking opportunities in a supportive environment.
Study with us to:
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Identify and mitigate quality and safety risks in healthcare settings.
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Develop leadership skills to enhance healthcare standards.
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Implement and manage quality and safety plans effectively.
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Understand the impact of human factors on patient safety.
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Promote learning from events to improve organisational resilience.
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Equip yourself to drive improvements in healthcare quality and safety.
Hear from our alumni
"The teaching was practical and considered, and nothing was ever too complicated. The guest lecturers were enthusiastic, positive and always relevant. We’ve not only improved our own careers; we’ve also made life better for our patients."
International expert faculty
Dr Siobhán McCarthy is the programme director and lecturer of the MSc Quality and Safety in Healthcare Management at RCSI. Her research interests are in how well institutions and teams learn, engage in quality improvement and manage their capacity. Drawing on implementation science and behaviour change theory, Siobhan’s research work involves the design and measurement of quality and safety interventions in a manner that supports effective uptake and use of patient safety practices (PSPs). Siobhan has a track record of collaborative working with quality and safety stakeholders in Ireland and internationally.
Your journey ... our promise
Follow in the footsteps of our former graduates who have embraced RCSI's promise to 'lead the world to better health'. These individuals are advancing patient care across geographical boundaries. Watch the video to gain insights into their journeys and contributions.
Begin your journeyWhy RCSI?
Ranked number one in the world for ‘Good Health and Well-being’ in THE Impact Rankings 2023.
Ranked in the Top 200 of the Times Higher Education (THE) Clinical and Health 2024.
Accredited by National University of Ireland and internationally recognised.
International alumni base of 19,000 healthcare professionals and leaders.