Program Overview

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Why choose this course?

The MSc Clinical Medicine (Leadership and Management) has been developed by practicing

NHS Consultants and Health Academics in consultation with NHS Trust Partners. The

course is designed for Medical Doctors and other Healthcare Professionals to develop and

refine their clinical, leadership and research skills and develop understanding of effective

teamwork and best practice. The speciality pathway (Leadership and Management) aims to

enhance innovation, leadership, teaching, learning and research skills, thereby, facilitating

personal and professional development and strengthening participants’ ability to bring about

positive change, solve problems effectively, and ensure patient safety.

This course has a strong emphasis on the evaluation and development of both clinical

practice, research, and encourages participants to reflect critically on workplace experiences

and learning. For participants, the course aims to provide a clear framework which supports

CPD, recognition of prior learning and work based learning.

For Medical Doctors the course aims to provide a route in which they can take a different

speciality, to change medical career routes and for Doctors seeking further accreditation of

subspecialty expertise. Students will also achieve PgCert and PgDip awards in this course.