Program Overview

MSc in Applied Positive Psychology Well-being and Health

The MSc in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) Well-being and Health is a postgraduate program designed for professionals across various industries, including healthcare, education, finance, and more. This transformative, fully online Level 9 program offers a deep, research-led exploration of advanced topics such as systems-based well-being, the challenges of applying positive psychology in practice, and real-world healthcare applications.

About the Program

The program is suitable for professionals such as coaches, teachers, lecturers, workplace well-being champions, policymakers, and many others. Within healthcare, it is suitable for doctors, nurses, surgeons, allied health staff, and administrators seeking to apply positive psychology to enhance patient care, professional practice, and personal well-being.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply core theories and principles of positive psychology in healthcare contexts.
• Evaluate and integrate scientific evidence to enhance personal and professional well-being.
• Design and implement interventions to promote flourishing in individuals and organisations.
• Critically assess the role of adversity, trauma, and resilience in human development.
• Explore systemic influences on well-being at individual, team, and community levels.
• Conduct applied research to address real-world healthcare challenges using positive psychology.

Progression Options

• Progress to doctoral-level research (e.g., PhD or Prof Doc in Psychology, Health Sciences, or Education).
• Advance careers in healthcare leadership, education, coaching, or organisational development.
• Apply their learning to specialist roles in well-being, staff development, or patient care innovation.
• Contribute to policy-making or research in health promotion and mental health.

Assessment Format

The program offers a diverse range of assessment formats designed to accommodate both practitioners and those pursuing academic pathways. These include:

• Written assignments, such as reflective essays, research-informed popular articles, and critical portfolios.
• Applied tasks like video blogs, podcasts, online discussions, and group presentations.
• Case studies and real-world artefact development, with options to produce published articles, workplace interventions, or practitioner resources.

Accreditation and Recognition

This program is accredited by the National University of Ireland and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Admissions

Entry Requirements

An undergraduate degree at Level 8 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications is usually required. If you do not hold an undergraduate degree, please see the Recognition of Prior Learning section.

English Language Requirements

English language requirements for Postgraduate programmes are published separately.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

If you do not meet the minimum academic requirements, you may still be eligible to apply through recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL is the assessment of knowledge, skills, and competence previously acquired.

Fees and Funding

• EU Fees: 12,800
• Non-EU fees: 25,600
  • The fee includes all resources, access to the award-winning online learning portal, and access to extensive RCSI-only databases.
  • The fee includes the NUI fee.
  • Fees are subject to review annually.

How to Apply

Applications for the MSc in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) Well-being and Health are now open for the autumn 2026 intake. There is only one intake each year, starting in September.