Medical Science (Leadership and Management) PgCert

The course is divided into modules, and each module is given a credit rating within the national master's framework. Some of the modules are taught face to face whilst others are partly online or portfolio based. The portfolio-based modules include tutored supervision to guide the student's work. The postgraduate certificate must be completed within three years of registration.

Teaching and Assessment

Various forms of assessment will be used including written assignments, observation and reflection on teaching practice, case based discussions, personal portfolios, and a project report.

By the end of the programme, you will:

• Understand how organisations work and the challenges involved in leading and managing busy clinicians and establishing effective team working in order to deliver high quality care and bring about change as required
• Be better informed about current and prevailing national health policy and how they work in practice
• Understand how the NHS is funded and the key issues around commissioning arrangements and how care needs to be organised and delivered
• Have acquired a range of leadership and management skills and have the confidence to apply these concepts in practice by engaging and empowering others.