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Leading healthcare degrees

Enrolment for our key MScs is open for September 2027, offering you the chance to join a community of forward-thinking healthcare professionals.

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Award

Masters – 90 ECTS

Delivery

Online – Part time – 2 years

Next start date

September 2027

Embark on a journey of professional growth with RCSI's leading online healthcare degree courses: the MSc in Healthcare Management, MSc in Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare, and MSc in Quality and Safety in Healthcare Management.

Our comprehensive suite of programmes is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive change, lead on quality and deliver solution-focused management in the healthcare sector. Experience a world-class education that fits seamlessly with your professional commitments.

Apply now: First Mover Advantage

The RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management is delighted to announce First Mover Advantage for our leading online MSc programmes beginning September 2027. Apply by 12 January 2027 to receive a 15% tuition fee reduction.

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Become a solution-focused leader with the online MSc in Healthcare Management, MSc in Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare and MSc in Quality and Safety in Healthcare Management from the RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management.

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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.

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240 years of healthcare education excellence

Established in 1784, RCSI has been at the forefront of healthcare education for over two centuries.

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35,000 global alumni

Join a vast network of healthcare professionals making an impact in over 100 countries.

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World Top 10 for Good Health and Well-being

RCSI has ranked in the world top ten for UN SDG 3 in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2026.

Explore our MSc courses

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.

Hear from our alumni

“I was thrilled meeting so many different health professionals. It was a great opportunity to see Irish healthcare from many different perspectives and, perhaps best of all, I learned more about how to bring about positive changes to Irish healthcare.”

GERRY AGNEW, Consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Graduate of MSc in Healthcare Management
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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.

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.

Flexible online learning

Ensuring minimal disruption to your work-life commitments, we provide interactive and flexible online healthcare programmes – designed for every career stage.

Global networking opportunities

As an RCSI Postgraduate student, you will become part of an international learning community – join a multidisciplinary alumni network of over 35,000 graduates.

Expert faculty

Learn from leading academics and expert practitioners, who are committed to creating inclusive and dynamic learning environments for busy healthcare professionals.

Research-driven education

Immerse yourself in case-based and research-driven education, as RCSI integrates the latest cutting-edge research and innovation into every programme offering.