Loss & Bereavement - Clinical Practice

Gain a deeper understanding of loss and grief and equip yourself to design and implement clinical bereavement interventions as part of your practice.

• To apply for this programme you must hold a Level 8 degree in a relevant area or equivalent demonstrated through a defined recognition of prior learning (RPL) process. Through RPL you will be required to demonstrate significant professional experience in social/healthcare in a loss/bereavement-related area or as a bereavement support volunteer; completion of CPD and other training relevant to loss and bereavement; evidence of personal insight into loss history.
• An academic transcript will be requested when a place is offered. An academic transcript lists your complete academic history – programmes attended, a breakdown of marks/grades achieved, the degree awarded, your overall grade and conferring date.
• International degrees’ equivalency are to be verified using this service. Please note: Ensure you are applying for the correct stream within the MSc Loss & Bereavement programmes. If you are uncertain, please read the MSc Loss & Bereavement brochure or contact Inés Arriola-O'Flynn at the Irish Hospice Foundation. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) Through RPL you will be required to demonstrate significant professional experience in social/healthcare in a loss/bereavement-related area or as a bereavement support volunteer; completion of CPD and other training relevant to loss and bereavement; evidence of personal insight into loss history. English language requirement exceptions If you are a prospective student applying for the MSc in Loss and Bereavement (Clinical Practice) for whom English is not your native language, you may need to arrange a test to confirm proficiency in English. More details are available at https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/postgraduate/policies-and-guidelines/english-language-requirements