The Health Policy and Management (M.Sc.) at Trinity College Dublin offers you the opportunity to develop essential expertise in navigating and shaping complex health and social care systems. This postgraduate degree is ideal for healthcare professionals and graduates seeking to understand and address critical challenges in health systems, from population health management and comparative health systems to health economics and integrated care. You will gain a deep understanding of how to implement evidence-informed policy and practice, preparing you to make a significant impact in the field.
This Master of Science is studied full-time on campus over one year, immersing you in core modules such as Health Policy, Knowledge Translation & Implementation, and Managing People and Change. Your learning journey culminates in a substantial 12,000-word dissertation, emphasising both scientific rigour and practical application in policy and practice. You will graduate with advanced analytical and strategic skills, ready to pursue leadership roles in health systems management, policy development, and research across public and private sectors.