PgDip Leading Improvement in Health and Social Care at University of West London

The PgDip Leading Improvement in Health and Social Care is designed to support students working in health and social care services. It allows space for you to consider the strategic aspects of your own workplace context, to consider how to effectively improve your services and to improve your own leadership skills. The PgDip uses a spiral curriculum that allows you to learn in class, then apply the learning in your workplace, then return to class to build on your knowledge.

Duration: 2 years work-based learning  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This PgDip Leading Improvement in Health and Social Care course is designed to develop practical research skills and knowledge that you can use in your professional employment role and workplace setting. You will study improvement science methodology and theory as you work so that you can directly put into practice what you learn, as you learn. Modules include: Context of Healthcare Workforce; Workforce Planning for Service Improvement; Leading Workforce Planning; Leadership Theory in Practice; Changing Practice in Healthcare; Applying Quality Improvement in Practice.

Career pathways

Once you have completed your PgDip, you can put your expertise and knowledge into practice. You will have the right skillset to deliver improvements in complex healthcare contexts, including in areas under financial constraints.

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