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Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning MSc/PGDip/PGCert

Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning MSc/PGDip/PGCert

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Full time | Brighton and Sussex Medical School | 1 year | SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Health Care Management / Health Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

KEY AREAS OF STUDY

  • Leadership and change management in clinical services
  • Quality, safety and service improvement in clinical services
  • Principles and practice of public health
  • Research methods and critical appraisal
  • Economics of health and health-related behaviour

COURSE OVERVIEW

This innovative course offers clinicians and managers the opportunity to look in depth at healthcare leadership, 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.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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.

Students can also exit with PGDip and PGCert awards. This course is validated by the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex.

Modules

Quality, Safety and Service Improvement in Clinical Services (20 Credits) - Core
Research Methods and Critical Appraisal (20 Credits) - Core
Dissertation (60 Credits) - Core
Principles and Practice of Public Health (20 Credits) - Core
Leadership and Change Management in Clinical Services (20 Credits) - Core
Diabetes Practice in Primary Care (20 Credits) - Optional
Understanding Dementia (20 Credits) - Optional
Management of Long-Term Conditions in Children (20 Credits) - Optional
Communication, Learning and Teaching in Health and Social Care (20 Credits) - Optional

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£21,500

Entry requirements

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.