Overview

The Clinical Health Sciences Education M.Sc. at Trinity College Dublin provides a comprehensive platform for healthcare practitioners to advance their pedagogical and research expertise. This interdisciplinary programme is designed to produce reflexive and evidence-based educators capable of meeting the rigorous demands of higher education and clinical instruction.

Why Clinical Health Sciences Education at Trinity College Dublin?

Choosing this programme at Ireland’s leading university ensures access to a curriculum underpinned by a philosophy of interdisciplinary collaboration. The course is specifically tailored for health science professionals, nurses, and midwives, offering a stimulated professional practice environment. A distinctive feature is the requirement for students to undertake significant classroom and clinical teaching hours, ensuring that theoretical knowledge is immediately applied in real-world educational settings.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: EUR 18010 per year
European fee: EUR 8650 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining traditional lectures with group discussions and self-directed study. Students in the Master's track complete a research dissertation in their second year. Modules may include:

Psychology and Sociology of Education
Theory and Practice of Clinical Health Sciences Education
Facilitating Learning in the Practice Environment
Curriculum Issues in Health Sciences Education
Theory and Practice of Research Methods for Healthcare
Dissertation

Careers with Clinical Health Sciences Education

Graduates are well-equipped for senior roles within the health sector, particularly those focusing on education delivery, curriculum design, and academic research. For nursing and midwifery professionals, completing this M.Sc. provides the necessary credentials to apply for registration as a nurse tutor (RNT) or midwifery tutor (RMT) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. The programme significantly enhances promotional prospects for those seeking leadership positions in clinical education and professional development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

In year one, students develop their knowledge and skills in health sciences education while year two concentrates on research and the completion of dissertation.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry Requirement for interdisciplinary healthcare applicants

Registration as a health services professional with the appropriate body and working in a relevant area and

An honours degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional and academic qualifications and

A minimum of three years full-time recent clinical experience practice or equivalent since registration.

Contact details of 2 academic referees

Copies of academic transcripts from completed educational courses

Copies of official awards (parchment) from completed educational courses

Written confirmation of teaching arrangements.

All applicants to the School of Nursing and Midwifery whose first language is not English or who have not been educated through the medium of English must present qualifications in the English language

Work experience

A minimum of three years full-time recent clinical experience practice or equivalent since registration.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18010 EUR / year

≈ 18010 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8650 EUR / year

≈ 8650 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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Funding

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Work experience

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Dublin

Funding

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