The MSc in Medical Leadership is a part-time programme delivered jointly by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and Birkbeck, University of London.
Join us for our interactive Facebook live open event on 3 June at 17:30-18:00. Meet the course director and find out more information on the course. Please email postgraduate@rcplondon.ac.uk to register your interest.
Applications for the 2019–20 academic year are open now and will close at the end of July 2019.
This postgraduate master's degree qualification (MSc) is a CPD accredited course, taught at RCP London, which can be completed in 3–5 years. This is a cumulative programme and early exit with a Certificate (after year one) or Diploma (after year two) is possible. There are 12 contact days in both the Certificate level and Diploma level of the course allowing likeminded professionals to network and learn from others’ experiences.
This programme has been designed in line with the medical leadership competency framework to provide a comprehensive coverage of leadership and management, focusing on the needs of senior clinicians, balancing academic rigour and workplace-based application in recognised healthcare environments. The overall aim is to provide participants with a firm foundation to go on to attain senior levels of management within the field of health, such as clinical directors, medical directors or chief executives.
The RCP has access to some of today’s most eminent leaders in healthcare who collaborate with the teaching staff to deliver real-life case studies and guest speaker sessions. These case studies are presented throughout the modules, by postgraduate deans, medical directors and hospital chief executives, putting the academic content into a clinical context. In addition, guest speakers talk honestly about a current or recent issue in their roles, and promote discussion and awareness of the real problems in medical leadership allowing for insight into their personal career paths and leadership experiences.
One of the hallmarks of this programme is its interactive sessions with some of today’s most eminent leaders in healthcare. Real-life case studies are presented throughout the modules, putting the academic content into a clinical context. This is an exclusive opportunity for students, and one which sets this master’s programme apart from others.
The MSc in Medical Leadership is open to fully qualified medical doctors practising within any specialty, with a minimum of 1–2 years of higher specialist training (StR 3–4) or equivalent.
It is important that the application form includes details of the applicant's roles, responsibilities and interest in medical leadership.
Individuals who are nationals of a country from outside the European Economic Area or Switzerland will be required to obtain a short-term study visa when coming to the UK for study periods. Depending on your nationality you can apply for this visa either upon entry to the UK, or in advance at the British embassy / high commission in your country of residence.
To ensure that Birkbeck meets Home Office requirements, you will be asked to present your original passport with short-term study visa when you arrive to begin your studies.
If you have any questions on this please contact the International Student Administration team at Birkbeck on +44 (0)20 3926 3100 or isa@bbk.ac.uk.
Programme fees are paid to Birkbeck, who offer students flexible arrangements to make payments in instalments:
Fees are subject to confirmation and will be the same for UK and EU students.
Applications for the 2019–20 academic year are open now. You can apply via the Birkbeck website.
