Medical Leadership, MSc/PGDip/PGCert at University of Lancashire

The Medical Leadership programme is a part-time blended course at the Preston Campus, created jointly by the School of Medicine and Dentistry and the School of Business. It applies leadership research to healthcare for medical, allied health and social care practitioners, and is designed around NHS aims and the long term plan. It can be completed as a PGCert (60 credits), PGDip (120 credits) or MSc (180 credits).

Faculty: School of Medicine and Dentistry  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Strategic Positioning, Strategic Resource Planning, Change and Risk Management, Foundation in Medical Leadership, Medical Leadership - Inspiring Shared Purpose, Leading with Care and Sharing the Vision, Research and Evidence Based Practice Methods and a Dissertation.

Career pathways

Prepares future leaders in healthcare organisations to lead change and innovation, built around five pillars: personal reflection on leadership style, helping teams excel, organisational goals and team capabilities, ethical leadership and decision-making, and a critical perspective.

Official programme page