Program Overview

Study Population Health Leadership

The MSc in Population Health Leadership is a postgraduate program designed to equip students with the expertise to drive significant improvements in public health systems and policies. This program is ideal for healthcare professionals, system administrators, policymakers, community workers, and advocates who wish to effectively manage and understand population health.

Program Details

• Award: Masters 90 ECTS
• Delivery: Online Part-time 2 years
• Start date and price: September 2026 11,000 (EU) / 22,000 (non-EU)
• Qualification: MSc

Program Structure

The program includes the following modules:

• Optimising Population Health Leadership: Understanding, Deciding, Acting
• Exploring Approaches to Research and Data for Population Health
• Fundamentals of Public Health
• Applying Psychology and Behavioural Sciences to Population Health
• Leadership, Governance and Policy in Population Health Ecosystems
• Implementing Population Health Translating Evidence and Outcomes
• Assessing Health Needs and Prioritising Resources
• Decision-making for Population Health
• Population Health in Action
• Applied Research Project

Why Study Population Health?

This program focuses on strategic leadership, decision-making, and implementation, bridging the gap between knowledge and action. It is designed for leaders or emerging leaders who want to shape health systems, rather than just work within them.

Program Highlights

• Comprehensive education: Gain a profound understanding of population health science combined with leadership skills essential for shaping health policies and systems.
• Flexible online delivery: Engage with our part-time, fully online curriculum, structured for working professionals.
• Real-world application: Learn to synthesise population health principles, evaluate research, and apply innovative solutions to real-world challenges affecting diverse populations.

About RCSI

RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has been at the forefront of healthcare education for over two centuries, with a rich history, expansive alumni network, and dedicated focus on healthcare education. The university has ranked number one in the world for UN SDG 3 in the Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2025.

Suitable Candidates

This program is suitable for healthcare professionals, including doctors, managers, nurses, allied health professionals, interdisciplinary health and social care workers, clinical specialists, and administrators. It is also relevant for those in medical supplies, the pharmaceutical sector, healthcare regulation, civil society
on-profits, policy-making roles, health promotion, and medical supplies.