MSc in Population Health Leadership

To be eligible for the programme you must:

Hold a bachelor degree. If you don’t hold a bachelor degree, please see the recognition of prior learning pathway.

You must meet the English language requirements (unless exempt): IELTS score of 6.5, Duolingo 105-110, or equivalent score on another standardised test. Please see below for list of exemptions. 

Exemptions may apply for:

• If you have completed your school or undergraduate studies (three or more years) through English in a country where English is the majority native language
• If you have completed their school or undergraduate studies (three or more years) in an English speaking institution in a country where English is not the majority native language and where an IELTS score of 5 or more was a requirement for admissions to the programme
• If you have been working in a country (three years or more) where English is the majority native language or for an employer where English language is the official language
• Graduates of an RCSI Undergraduate, Master's or Professional Diploma programme in Dublin and Bahrain

Please note: Certified proof must be uploaded as part of your application.

This programme will provide you with the skills and knowledge to:

• Synthesise the principles of population health science and demonstrate how these are applied in complex health, social and community care ecosystems for better health outcomes
• Critically appraise and evaluate the core rationale and research designs of population health sciences; and apply appropriate methods drawing from the following population health disciplines: social and behavioural sciences; epidemiology; biostatistics; environment health sciences; health policy, economics, systems and management
• Interpret and critically appraise the implications and outcomes of the social determinants of health on vulnerable populations, including applying the principles of equity in public health promotion and provision
• Critically evaluate the feasible application pathways for innovative approaches and solutions for population health
• Deliver strong leadership through skills in critical analysis, advocacy, communication, management, community and cultural orientation, and professionalism and ethics (ASPHER Education Committee Core Competency Model in Public Health)
• Successfully manage and complete an academic learning journey and award, using online educational and production tools and methods.