Application Guide Autumn 2026

Professional Diploma in Healthcare Leadership 


Please ensure that you meet the entry requirements before starting your application.

If you have further questions, please call our Enrolment Helpline at +353 (0)1 661 0168 (press 2) between 9 AM and 5 PM Monday to Friday.

Do you meet the entry requirements

Professional or academic

Professional

  • Registered doctor, nurse or health and social care/allied health professional with a minimum of three years’ experience in a healthcare environment (primary, secondary, tertiary or community setting)
    Please note that you may be asked to provide evidence of up-to-date working history, e.g. a letter from your current employer.

Academic

  • Administrative professional in a clinical environment
  • Level 8 bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a healthcare, life science, business or related discipline from a recognised institution

English language

  • Primary degree in English
    Or
  • Working in a health setting where English language proficiency is a requirement
    Or
  • IELTS 6.5 overall (≥ 6.0 each band) or equivalent

Digital

  • Reliable broadband (≥ 5 Mbps)
  • A computer/tablet with a camera and headset
  • Basic Microsoft 365 software skills

Do you have your supporting documents?

  • Proof of identity (a residency permit is not accepted)
  • Proof of professional registration or primary degree certificate

Are your documents in the correct format?

  • You must scan/upload all your documents in a clear, legible PDF format (one PDF file per document).
  • We cannot accept Word documents, pictures or other formats.
  • If your file size is over 4 MB, you must use a file compressor. If you need to find a suitable tool for this, search online for ‘PDF file compressor’.
  • If you need to merge multiple pages into one document, you will need to use a file merger. To find a suitable tool, search online for ‘PDF file merger’.

Note: Only documents submitted in the correct PDF format will be reviewed.

What happens after you submit your application?

If you meet the eligibility criteria, our Admissions team will email you with an offer. You must formally accept your place by selecting the link in the email under Confirm Registration.

Places in each tutorial are limited. Your place cannot be guaranteed until you have formally accepted your offer. Any delay in doing so may mean you might not be able to attend on your preferred tutorial date.

When your place is confirmed, you will receive another email with a validation link. When you select this, you will be issued login details for the learning portal before the programme starts.

A €1,000 deposit is required to confirm acceptance of your place. This can be paid in part or in full. The remaining €3,000 balance will be due as follows:

  • €1,000 before Module 1 starts
  • €1,000 before Module 2 starts
  • €1,000 before Module 3 starts

If you are obtaining employer sponsorship and require confirmation of attendance from us, a letter will be issued automatically 14 days after the programme commences.

Ready to start your application?