MSc Clinical Medicine (Leadership and Management)

Postgraduate Certificate

At the end of 60 credits at level 7 you, the student, will be able to:

1. 1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of your academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice
   with a conceptual understanding that enables the student:
   1. to critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship in Leadership and Management
   2. to evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses in Leadership and Management.
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to your own research or advanced scholarship and ability to continue to advance your knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.
3. Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
4. Ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
5. Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level.
6. Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: 
   1. the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility
   2. decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations
   3. the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development including reflection and self-awareness.

Postgraduate Diploma

At the end of 120 credits at level 7 you, the student, will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of your academic discipline, field of study or area of professional practice with a conceptual understanding that enables the student:
   1. To evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in Leadership and Management
   2. To evaluate methodologies and develop critiques of them and, where appropriate, to propose new hypotheses.
2. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to your own research or advanced scholarship and ability to continue to advance your knowledge and understanding, and to develop new skills to a high level.
3. Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in Leadership and Management
4. Ability to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, make sound judgements in the absence of complete data, and communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
5. Demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level.
6. Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: 
   1. the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility
   2. decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations
   3. the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development.

Master’s Degree

At the end of 180 credits at level 7 you, the student, will be able to:

1. Critically apply knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to a professional clinical role within the healthcare context.
2. Critically debate the key concepts and theoretical positions that have been developed or are developing with a focus relevant to Leadership and Management.
3. Critically reflect on the academic and practical application of theories and practices in the healthcare context with a focus relevant to Leadership and Management.
4. Analyse theory and context, delivering findings through effective presentation media, to become a confident, digitally literate and innovative clinical professional utilising  the skills derived from the learning within Leadership and Management.
5. Critically appraise professional standards within the healthcare sector and recognise obligations to stakeholders, the profession and society professional utilising the skills derived from the learning within Leadership and Management.
6. Synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research completing an independent research project/dissertation at master’s level within Leadership and Management.

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

• A first or second class honours degree from a UK Higher Education Institution (HEI) or overseas equivalent in healthcare or medical sciences.
• A Medical Doctor or Healthcare Professional working in the healthcare industry e.g. NHS.
• Students will need to be working in the health context or have access to an appropriate placement, to comply with the requirements of some assessments within the course diet.
• If English is not an applicant’s first language they will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 7.0 (Academic level), unless the primary medical qualification has been taught and examined in English.
• Students may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) subject to the guidelines set out by the University. RPL includes accreditation of prior certificated learning.
• A reference from a tutor who has supervised the applicants undergraduate or postgraduate studies (or equivalent).

Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £11,570 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.

Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.

Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.

Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Charitable Funding:

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts; please see the following websites Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Action. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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