MSc Healthcare Leadership and Commissioning at University of Brighton

Programme 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.

Faculty: Brighton and Sussex Medical School | Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 3 years* | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

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

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

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. For international students a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required.

Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: 3 years*

Apply through the official page: https://www.brighton.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply-now/index.aspx

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