Applicants will normally have clinical, managerial or leadership experience and/ or be educated to degree level. Students are normally in practice in the health and social care field. Full-time students, or students not in healthcare practice, will be identified and supported through the tutorial process.
OR
Successful completion of at least three years’ basic medical science at a UK medical school (having gained at least 360 credits) with a guaranteed place to continue medical studies on completion of the MSc.
IELTS score of 7.0 is required.
This innovative course offers clinicians and managers the opportunity to look in depth at healthcare leadership and commissioning theory, policy and practice, combining academic research with an up-to-the minute take on current policy, structured practical projects and work-based investigations.
With an innovative blend of leadership theory, contemporary healthcare policy and active application to practice, we equip clinicians, leaders, commissioners and managers to develop their knowledge and understanding of healthcare leadership. Uniquely, we focus on clinical expertise and clinical contexts indepth, alongside research and implementing change in practice.
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PGCert (60 credits)
Leadership and Change Management in Clinical Services (20 credits)
Quality, Safety and Service Improvement in Clinical Services (20 credits) PLUS
One module from the core list or optional list (20 credits)
PGDip (120 credits)
PGCert modules
PLUS
Commissioning for Quality Care (20 credits)
Principles and Practice of Public Health (20 credits)
Research Methods and Critical Appraisal (20 credits)
PLUS
One module from the optional module list (20 credits) See below.
MSc (180 credits)
PGDip modules
PLUS
One module from the optional module list (20 credits) See below.
PLUS
Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional modules
Diabetes Practice in Primary Care (20 credits)
Understanding Dementia (20 credits)
Management of Long-Term Conditions in Children (20 credits)
Communication, Learning and Teaching in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
This course is delivered by a multi-professional team based both within the university and in health and social care services, bringing clinicians, leaders and commissioners together from all parts of the health and care system.
We have been offering indepth academic study of healthcare leadership and commissioning at BSMS for over 10 years. Our graduates will apply their range of specialist skills to real healthcare challenges. They will conduct research and enquiry into challenges to the dominant 20th century models of healthcare and help to shape healthcare for the 21st century.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
