Re: Fully flexible and part-time MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice programme. Open to NCHDs from all non-surgical specialties – September 2023 start
The MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice is open to all non-consultant health doctors in Ireland within non-surgical specialities such as radiology, anaesthesiology, general practice, emergency medicine, pathology, public health, occupational health, and all general medical specialities.
The programme has been developed to supplement the clinical experience with structured clinical teaching and training. Programme modules are designed to equip you with a versatile skill set that will help to better meet the demands which are an essential part of the professional life of the modern practicing clinician.
NCHDs working in the HSE full-time may be able to combine Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme (CPD-SS) funding and Training Supports Scheme (TSS) funding to cover up to €5,500 of the cost of this programme over two-years.
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CORE MODULES – 55 ECTS
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OPTIONAL MODULES - MUST COMPLETE MINIMUM 35 ECTS
CREDITS BELOW
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Research Methods Protocol Development, Design & Analysis – 15 ECTS
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Clinicians as Educators – Effective Teaching Skills - 10 ECTS
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Healthcare Ethics & Law – 10 ECTS
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Leading Your Service and Organisation - 10 ECTS
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Research Dissertation – 30 ECTS
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Medical Technology and Innovation - 10 ECTS
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Professionalism and Advanced Communication - 10 ECTS
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Lean QI and Healthcare - 5 ECTS
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Global Surgery - 5 ECTS
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Primary Care (Orthopaedics) I - 10 ECTS
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Primary Care (Orthopaedics) II – 10 ECTS
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To be considered eligible for the programme, you must:
- Hold the degree of MB/BAO/BCh or equivalent
- Possess good undergraduate and postgraduate records and references
- Ideally have some practical experience and knowledge of clinical research as there is a strong research component within the programme
English language proficiency
Candidates must have one of the following:
- Third level education through English
- At least one year of full time clinical practice in an Irish or UK hospital ( Letter from employer or consultant)
- IELTS >6.5 (or equivalent)
Applications for the next intake of the part-time MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice programme are now open and will close on Monday, 17 July 2023.
We advise all candidates considering about applying to submit their application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Interested candidates can apply at via our course webpage - rcsi.com/macp. Any general or specific queries about our application process can be submitted here.
Kind regards,
MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice team
