MSc in Professionalism in Medicine and Health Sciences

To be eligible, you must hold a Bachelor of Medicine (MB) or a primary degree in a health and social sciences field, or a relevant discipline.

If you do not hold a bachelor’s degree, you may still be eligible through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway.

English language requirements for postgraduate programmes are published on the RCSI website.

Supporting Documentation

As part of the application process, you are required to submit the following documents:

Mandatory documents:

• Curriculum vitae (CV) outlining your academic and professional experience.
• Copy of your passport.
• Copy of your educational transcripts – official records from previous studies.

Where applicable:

• Proof of sponsorship if your fees are covered by an employer or funding body.
• Evidence of English language qualification if you do not meet the English language exemption criteria.

To be eligible, you must hold a Bachelor of Medicine (MB) or a primary degree in a health and social sciences field, or a relevant discipline.

If you do not hold a bachelor’s degree, you may still be eligible through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway.

English language requirements for postgraduate programmes are published on the RCSI website.

Supporting Documentation

As part of the application process, you are required to submit the following documents:

Mandatory documents:

• Curriculum vitae (CV) outlining your academic and professional experience.
• Copy of your passport.
• Copy of your educational transcripts – official records from previous studies.

Where applicable:

• Proof of sponsorship if your fees are covered by an employer or funding body.
• Evidence of English language qualification if you do not meet the English language exemption criteria.

• Define the fundamental principles of professionalism, ethics, and biomedical law, demonstrating an understanding of their significance in promoting health, well-being, and patient safety.
• Describe the core elements of the iCARE model (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence), explaining their importance in practical healthcare settings and their contribution to sustainable and patient-centred care.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of professionalism, ethics, and the iCARE model to address healthcare challenges, fostering patient safety, well-being, and innovative solutions.
• Analyse barriers to professionalism and iCARE practices in healthcare environments, identifying and evaluating strategies to overcome these challenges and promote equitable access to care.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of professionalism and the iCARE model in fostering high-quality, patient-centred care and contributing to the resilience and improvement of healthcare systems, while enhancing the well-being of patients and professionals.
• Create innovative strategies that integrate professionalism and iCARE principles to enhance healthcare delivery, leadership, and collaboration, aligned with global health priorities.
• Develop advanced interpersonal skills, including leadership and collaboration, to promote professionalism in healthcare environments and contribute to team-based patient care and well-being.
• Apply research methodologies to conduct an original dissertation on professionalism, analysing data, synthesizing findings, and advancing evidence-based practice to improve healthcare outcomes related to professionalism (exclusive to the master's programme option).
• Critically reflect on personal and professional experiences to analyse the formation and evolution of your professional identity, with a focus on promoting self-awareness, well-being, and continuous professional growth.
• Actively develop your professional identity by integrating personal values with professional standards through experiential learning, mentorship, and role modelling to foster excellence in practice and enhance patient and colleague well-being.