MSc Leadership and Service Imp - London South Ba

This MSc in Leadership and Service Improvement in Health Care equips qualified healthcare professionals with the skills to lead improvement and innovation. The program emphasizes the patient/service user's role, and students develop knowledge in leadership, change management, and evidence-based service delivery. The 3-year or 4-year routes offer a blend of core and optional modules, preparing graduates for senior leadership positions in healthcare settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MSc Leadership and Service Improvement in Health Care course is designed for experienced qualified health care professionals working in various health care settings. While primarily aimed at health care professionals, individuals in non-professional health care roles and social care professionals may also benefit from the program. The course focuses on leadership, change management, quality improvement, evidence-based service innovation, and delivery, all crucial for providing high-quality health care. It emphasizes the centrality of the patient/service user in health and social care, advocating for service development and delivery centered around their needs. The program aims to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge to develop, provide, continually evaluate, and enhance services to meet the evolving needs of service users. It emphasizes the importance of successful leadership in health care improvement, combining clinical expertise, improvement know-how, and change management skills. The program supports both new and experienced clinical leaders in developing improvement know-how, change management processes, team building, relationship management, vision development, communication, and stakeholder engagement. The program promotes multidisciplinary learning through shared learning in core units with students from other MSc programs, such as MSc Nursing and MSc in Health Care.

Outline:

The MSc Leadership and Service Improvement in Health Care program offers two validated routes: a three-year route and a four-year route.

3-Year Route:

Year 1 (60 credits):
Core Modules:
LSI_7_001 – Innovations for Excellence, Leading Service Change
TAR_7_011 - Research in Health and Social Care
RCN_7_100 - Strategic Leadership in Healthcare
Exit Option:
Year 2 (60 credits):
Core Modules:
WHN_7_126 - Leading Continuous Quality Improvement in Healthcare
Optional Modules (Choose two):
RCN_7_103 - Mentoring and Coaching for Leadership in Healthcare
WBL_7_001 - Enhancing Practice Through Work Based Learning
RCN_7_102 - Leading in Patient and Public Engagement
Exit Option:
Year 3 (60 credits):
Core Modules:
TAR_7_010 - Dissertation
Award:

4-Year Route:

Year 1 (40 credits):
Core Modules:
LSI_7_001 – Innovations for Excellence, Leading Service Change
RCN_7_100 - Strategic Leadership in Healthcare
Year 2 (40 credits):
Core Modules:
TAR_7_011 - Research in Health and Social Care
Optional Modules (Choose one):
WBL_7_001 - Enhancing Practice Through Work Based Learning
RCN_7_102 - Leading in Patient and Public Engagement
Exit Option:
Year 3 (40 credits):
Core Modules:
WHN_7_126 - Leading Continuous Quality Improvement in Healthcare
Optional Modules (Choose one):
RCN_7_103 - Mentoring and Coaching for Leadership in Healthcare
WBL_7_001 - Enhancing Practice Through Work Based Learning
RCN_7_102 - Leading in Patient and Public Engagement
Exit Option:
Year 4 (60 credits):
Core Modules:
TAR_7_010 - Dissertation

Careers:

Upon completion of the MSc Leadership and Service Improvement award, students will be equipped to improve and innovate health and social care delivery in various settings. They will have developed their knowledge, understanding, and influencing skills to drive change in complex organizations. The program fosters a critical awareness of self in the leadership of service delivery and innovation, preparing students for senior and potentially strategic positions within healthcare settings.

Other:

Students who have not previously undertaken study at academic Level 7 (Masters level) are advised to consider the workshop: Preparation for Masters Level Study, which is available on the CPPD prospectus.
The applications portal for all modules and courses closes four weeks before the start date.
All applications must be submitted and funding confirmed before the portal closes.

MSc Leadership and Service Improvement in Health Care (includes PgCert/PgDip options) (Level 7)

Program Overview