MASTERS

Leaders
Dr Robert Palmer
Mr John Clark

Duration
2 to 5 years

Study mode
Part-time only

What is the benefit to me?

The MSc Medical Leadership is an exciting initiative in response to the growing belief that doctors must become more engaged in senior managerial and leadership roles if the health service is to achieve the improvement in quality that is desired.

This programme focuses on exploring the links between effective leadership and improving organisations, services and health.

The course matches the new competency outcomes in the Medical Leadership Competency Framework, a framework developed by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, and, once endorsed by GMC and PMETB, it will become the basis of training and assessment in management and leadership for all doctors.

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at senior and experienced doctors such as Consultants and General Practitioners with at least two years of experience who are looking to enhance their managerial and leadership responsibilities and contributions to improve the way healthcare is delivered.

Course requirements

The MSc in Medical Leadership is a part-time degree. The period of study normally required for the MSc is a minimum of two, maximum of five years. All candidates must satisfy the Board of Graduate Studies’ requirements for entry. This degree programme is aimed at senior and experienced doctors such as Consultants and General Practitioners with at least two years experience.

All modules will be assessed in accordance with the University’s Regulations Governing the Constitution and Duties of Boards of Examiners for Masters Degrees by Examination and Dissertation.

N.B. Once a Master’s student registers to complete the Dissertation or Professional Project as the final module of the course, the ‘expected end date’ of the course will be set to the end of the academic year.

All practising doctors are responsible for the use of resources; many will also lead teams or be involved in the supervision of colleagues; and most will work in managed systems, whether in the NHS or in the independent, military, prison or other sectors.

Doctors have responsibilities to their patients, employers and those who contract their services. This means that doctors are both managers and are managed

(Management for Doctors, 2006)

Not sure an MSc is for you?

You can gain a Postgraduate Certificate (60 CATS), a Postgraduate Diploma (120 CATS), or go on to complete the full MSc (180 CATS)

Take a look at the course structure