Leadership & Quality in Health Systems

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership & Quality in Health Systems is one of a number of programmes offered by the UCD IRIS Centre for Interdisciplinary, Research, Innovation & Education in Health Systems.



It is a 30-ECTS-credit, QQI Level 9 interdisciplinary programme. The programme is offered every two years. The next intake is in September 2022. The minimum time to completion is one academic year for part-time students; the maximum time is two academic years.



These modules contribute 30 ECTS credits towards UCD's MSc in Leadership, Innovation and Management for Healthcare. Holders of the Graduate Certificate can complete the MSc by successfully completing a further 60 ECTS credits of study.

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Quality in Health Systems is a 30 ECTS credit, QQI Level 9 interdisciplinary programme that is offered every two years, commencing in September.



The minimum time to completion is one academic year for part-time students; the maximum time is two years.



The programme structure is as follows:

Trimester 1 (Sept to Dec):

NMHS32280: Improving Processes in Health Systems

NMHS42700: Quality, Patient Safety & Outcomes



Trimester 2 (Jan to April):

NMHS43830: Collective Leadership & Effective Teamwork

Applicants will normally hold an NQF Level 8 academic award but consideration will be given to applicants with relevant and appropriate qualifications and experience working in the health system



Experience in a management and/or leadership role is desirable



A willingness to explore your own leadership and management practices and their impact on the systems in which you work is essential.



You are welcome to contact the Programme Director, Professor Martin McNamara (martin.mcnamara@ucd.ie) to discuss the programme and its suitability for you before you make your application.

Grad Cert Leadership & Quality in Health Systems PT (X964)

Duration 1 Years

Attend Part Time

Deadline Rolling*



* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

1 Year Part Time

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

The knowledge, understandings and skills acquired throughout the programme will prepare you to make a significant contribution as a leader and manager in a number of areas and at many levels in the health system, including:



Organisational development

Quality and service improvement

Process improvememnt

Clinical leadership and management

Practice development

Management and administration