ProfDip in Leading Workplace Health and Well-being
€5,895
Develop as a leader and equip yourself with practical strategies to integrate evidence-based health and well-being approaches into your organisational framework, enhance employee satisfaction and productivity, and foster resilience.
Postgraduate Diploma
9 months
Hybrid - Part-time
30 ECTS
September 2025
About
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and professional advancement through our Prof Dip in Leading Workplace Health and Well-being from the RCSI Centre for Positive Health Sciences.
In today's fast-paced world, the well-being of employees is paramount to organisational success. Leaders play a pivotal role in fostering positive workplace cultures that prioritise health and well-being. Recognising the profound impact of lifestyle-related diseases on productivity and morale, the World Health Organization underscores the urgency for proactive measures. Heart disease, lung ailments, cancers, and diabetes claim over 38 million lives annually, with 16 million being premature – an alarming statistic that underscores the imperative for intervention.
This course is designed to empower you with the essential skills to not only uphold personal health and well-being in the workplace but also drive systemic improvements that elevate standards across the board.
With a comprehensive curriculum that seamlessly integrates leadership development, positive psychology, lifestyle medicine and positive organisational scholarship you'll become equipped with the holistic toolkit necessary for success in health, corporate, and educational settings, becoming adept at creating thriving workplaces where well-being flourishes.
This programme is delivered over nine months in a blended format of online lectures, interactive webinars, and practice-based assignments. Module 2 requires two on-site days in RCSI.
Develop essential skills to uphold personal health and well-being in the workplace
Explore how to drive systemic improvements that elevate standards
Build a holistic toolkit necessary for leading health and well-being across multiple settings
Suitable for
This programme is designed for healthcare professionals, educators, legal experts, or managers who are interested in a transformative journey towards cultivating cultures of well-being. It is for people leaders across sectors who are interested in creating and sustaining positive workplace cultures.
What you will learn
Faculty highlight
Biography
Dr Mary Collins
Dr Collins work focuses on enhancing the management, coaching, and leadership capabilities of senior healthcare leaders with emphasis on the multigenerational workplace and emotional intelligence.
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Course information
- Critically discuss new and emerging approaches to health and well-being
- Identify and evaluate the implications of new healthcare paradigms, especially lifestyle and integrative medicine in relation to the workplace.
- Critically evaluate and reflect on how increased self-awareness can be used to increase your own health and well-being
- Examine and critique the impact of the principles of positive psychology on health and well-being
- Identify the core principles of positive organisational scholarship and critically evaluate their impact on employee engagement and well-being.
Leading Workplace Health and Well-being plays a pivotal role in shaping skills for specific careers and is essential for individuals in established leadership roles across various sectors including healthcare, corporate, and education.
- Module 1: Creating positive health and well-being in the workplace
- Module 2: Leadership and positive organisational scholarship
- Module 3: Maintaining and enhancing a culture of positive health in the workplace
Career relevance
In specific career paths, such as human resources, organisational development, or occupational health, possessing strong leadership skills in workplace health and well-being is crucial. Professionals in these fields are tasked with creating and implementing strategies to promote employee wellness, enhance productivity, and foster a positive work environment. Mastery in leading workplace health initiatives equips individuals with the expertise needed to navigate complex challenges and drive meaningful change within their respective industries.
Leadership enhancement
For individuals in established leadership roles, whether as managers, executives, or directors, prioritising workplace health and well-being is paramount. Effective leaders recognise the direct correlation between employee well-being and organisational success. By championing initiatives that prioritise mental and physical wellness, leaders can cultivate a culture of care, trust, and resilience within their teams. This not only boosts employee morale and engagement but also enhances overall performance and retention rates.
Healthcare sector
In healthcare, where the well-being of both patients and staff is paramount, leadership in workplace health is particularly critical. Leaders in healthcare settings must address unique challenges such as burnout, stress management, and fostering a culture of safety and support. By prioritising workplace health and well-being, healthcare leaders can improve staff satisfaction, reduce turnover, and ultimately enhance patient care outcomes.
Corporate environment
Within corporate settings, where demands and stressors can be high, effective leadership in workplace health and well-being is essential for maintaining employee satisfaction, productivity, and organisational success. Leaders who prioritise employee wellness initiatives demonstrate a commitment to the overall welfare of their workforce, which can lead to increased loyalty, innovation, and profitability.
Education sector
In educational institutions, leadership in workplace health and well-being is instrumental in creating supportive environments for both educators and students. School leaders who prioritise staff well-being foster a positive organisational culture that directly impacts student achievement and overall school performance. Additionally, educators who receive support for their well-being are better equipped to meet the diverse needs of their students and contribute effectively to the learning environment.
In summary, leading workplace health and well-being is not only important for specific career paths but also vital for individuals in leadership roles across various sectors. By prioritising employee wellness, leaders can drive positive organisational outcomes, enhance performance, and create environments where individuals can thrive personally and professionally.
Delivery
Our academic programme will be delivered through a blend of online content and activities, onsite days, and live interactive sessions, to offer a collaborative and supported student experience.
You will have the opportunity to become part of an international, healthcare-focused, learning community, no matter where you are based.
Per module, there will be live (or synchronous sessions) where live material is delivered in real-time via the online teaching platform, or non-live (or asynchronous sessions) consisting of pre-recorded lectures, videos, readings and tutorials.
Please note that Module 2, Leadership & Positive Organisational Scholarship, will include two classroom days on-site in RCSI.
| Activity | Approximate hours |
| Interactive lectures | 24 |
| Coursework preparation | 30 |
| Independent learning time | 120 |
| Tutor-supported online learning | 36 |
| Assessment planning and writeup | 40 |
| Total | 250 |
Timetables
Timetables will be made available to students during their orientation module.
All sessions are recorded and can be viewed at a time that suits your needs. During orientation, you will be shown where to find your module schedules on the virtual learning environment (VLE).
Please note that RCSI reserves the right to make changes to the academic timetables, and any updates will be communicated to students accordingly.
Assessment is continuous.
This level 9 programme is accredited by the National University of Ireland and RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Admissions
To be eligible for the programme you must:
- Hold a level 7 or level 8 degree, or equivalent.
- Be working in a relevant sector (e.g. healthcare, allied health, education, law, HR, management or equivalent; hold a position with the responsibility/future opportunity to lead initiatives related to creating and sustaining positive workplace cultures.). As there is an emphasis on well-being of self and others, you should ideally be working in a setting where you can apply your learning.
- Meet the English language requirements: IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent score on another standardised test . Please refer to English language requirements for Postgraduate study at RCSI Dublin - Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
For exemptions, please see below.
If you do not have an undergraduate degree at level 7 or above you may still be eligible to apply through recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL is the assessment of knowledge, skills and competence previously acquired.
Learning occurs in many contexts which include work, involvement in social and community activities, or learning through life experience generally. RPL does not give credit for experience as such; rather it considers the learning that was acquired as a result of the experience.
RPL may be used to gain:
- Admission to courses/programmes where a person may not have obtained the standard entry requirements.
- Exemptions from course modules which duplicate the learning outcomes an individual has already demonstrably acquired through prior learning.
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL) pathway is outlined here.
If you wish to apply for recognition of prior learning, please complete the essay requirement as per assignment descriptor outlined in the document below.
Exemptions may apply for:
- Applicants who have completed their school or undergraduate studies (three or more years) through English in a country where English is the majority native language
- Applicants who have completed their school or undergraduate studies (three or more years) in an English speaking institution in a country where English is not the majority native language and where an IELTS score of 5 or more was a requirement for admissions to the programme
- Applicants who have been working in a country (three years or more) where English is the majority native language or for an employer where English language is the official language
- Graduates of an RCSI Undergraduate, Masters or Professional Diploma programme in Dublin and Bahrain
Please note: Certified proof must be uploaded as part of your application.
Total fees: €5,895
| Year 1 | Date | Amount |
| 1st payment | On acceptance of offer |
€2,000 |
| 2nd payment | 1 November 2025 | €2,000 |
| 3rd payment | 1 March 2026 | €1,895 |
Please note:
- The fee includes all resources, access to our award-winning online learning portal and access to extensive RCSI-only databases.
- The fee includes NUI fee.
- The fee is payable via the above schedule, where relevant.
- If you have outstanding fees you will not be entitled to receive your grades or be eligible to progress and or graduate (VLE and Library privileges will be withdrawn in these cases).
- RCSI accepts no obligation to refund any fee, or part thereof, in respect of a student who chooses to withdraw from a programme.
- If you choose to withdraw from a programme you are liable for full fees owed for the seat on that programme.
- All NUI parchments are issued in Latin; you will be required to pay an additional fee of €50 to NUI if you wish to have a parchment published in English.
- Fees are subject to review annually.
- If you are being sponsored or funded by your employer you should upload a funding confirmation letter in the document upload section on the application portal. A template is available below to download at your convenience.
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