Master of Science [M.S] [Healthcare Ethics and Law] From Royal College of Surgeons - Ireland

The programme caters for medical, nursing and allied professionals and administrators who feel the need for an opportunity to review and update their thinking about ethical issues including medical and nursing teachers, nurses, GPs, consultants, ethics committee members, hospital administrators and officials in government department with responsibilities for healthcare.? Members of the legal profession, pharmaceutical industry and other professionals such as hospital chaplains will find it of benefit to their professional lives.

Course delivery

The program is delivered part-time over a two year period. Eight modules in total will be delivered and participants will complete a dissertation.? In the first year there are 5 modules and in the second year 3 modules. Lectures are delivered once per month (Friday and Saturday). Year 1 x 9 teaching blocks, Year 2 x 3 teaching blocks.