MSc Leading People-centred Integrated Care at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

Our online MSc in Leading People-centred Integrated Care provides a progressive pathway of master’s level studies for working professionals. It is intended for people involved in delivering, planning or commissioning of care and support across health (primary or secondary services), social care, housing, independent and third sectors and for those who have a role in education, regulation, inspection or assuring the quality of services and practice.

Duration: typically 3 years part time | Study mode: part-time; online | Intake: Fully Online: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our course has various exit points allowing you to exit with a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert), Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) or Master's award depending on your needs. However, most students will typically complete the full Master's award (180 credits). Modules include: Creating the Conditions for Integrated Care (core for PgCert, 20 credits), Leading and Transforming Together (core for PgCert, 20 credits), People and Communities (core for PgCert, 20 credits), Research for Health & Social Care (core for PgDip, 20 credits), MSc Research & Enquiry Dissertation (core for MSc, 60 credits), Delivering Compassionate Care, Independent Study (HSCE), Introduction to eHealth, Quality Improvement in Healthcare, Frailty in Later Life, Assessment of Capacity.

Career pathways

This distinctive MSc will enhance your career opportunities within and across health, social care, housing, independent and third sector organisations. It will expand your opportunities to lead, manage, plan, commission and assure integrated services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements: You should normally possess an appropriate Ordinary bachelor's degree in, for example, but not exclusively in: health; social sciences or business related field. You must also be currently working in a health or social care environment or at least have current experience (normally within the last five years) which you can draw upon in order to meet the course's assessment requirements. If you do not have an undergraduate degree but you can demonstrate extensive, relevant and current experience then you might still be considered at the course leader's discretion. As part of your application please ensure you upload a personal statement detailing all of your relevant experience. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.

Intake: Fully Online: September

Duration: typically 3 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-course-search/leading-people-centred-integrated-care

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