Course summary
The programme equips professionals working in primary care with skills in research, leadership and team building. The programme is available as an MSc or PGDip. There is also the option to do a PGCert in Primary Care Leadership. Primary health care organisations in many countries are changing and primary care teams increasingly include a broader range of clinicians. Many are merging or joining together into larger primary care organisations. Clinicians and managers are taking on leadership roles, building multidisciplinary teams and reorganising service delivery. This should be informed by an understanding of research evidence and evaluation of the changes they implement. The programme is aimed at primary care professionals (clinicians and non-clinicians) who are assuming leadership roles in primary care. This includes clinicians taking on wider responsibilities for a clinical team; or managers with an administrative team or those responsible for the entire organisation. These new roles require a more strategic outlook, informed by an understanding of research, as well as leadership and team building skills. The programme equips these new leaders with the skills needed for these roles. Key skills you will develop: Leadership Managing change Effective team building Principles of the delivery of primary care Epidemiological study design Principles of statistics Further quantitative and qualitative research skills through a range of optional modules Why study this course?
- This programme is the only MSc course in the UK covering leadership and research in primary health care.
- It develops research skills for emerging leaders in primary care.
- Teaching in leadership and change is alongside the NHS Leadership Academy’s programme and teaching in teambuilding has been adapted for a primary care setting from this NHS programme.
- The programme is delivered in the research-intensive setting of the Institute of Applied Health Research.
- It is taught alongside a wide range of postgraduate MSc programmes, from which optional modules can be studied.
Assessment method
Assessment is mainly by assignment, with an examination for Epidemiology Statistics and Research Methods.
How to apply
International applicants
English language requirement You can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways: by holding an English language qualification to the right level by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students English to IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band). If you need help with your English language skills then support is available. The English for Academic Purposes Presessional course is for international students who have a conditional offer to study at the University, but who do not currently meet the English language requirements. The course is tailored to your level of English and allows you to meet the English language requirements for your programme without retaking IELTS. The EAP programme runs throughout the year and offers different programme lengths ranging from 42 weeks to 6 weeks. The length of course you need depends on your future course, your existing IELTS score and the English level you need for your university degree.
Entry requirements
A degree or equivalent qualification in a clinical speciality. This includes medicine, pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy or other allied health professions. Alternatively a degree at 2:1 level or higher in a subject relevant to health care and an interest in or appropriate experience in an administrative, management or leadership role in primary health care.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgt/pgt-fees/pgfees.aspx
Sponsorship information
We understand how challenging it can be to fund your education, especially in the current climate. That is why at Birmingham, we offer a range of funding opportunities to support your studies. Visit our website to find out more about the additional financial support for postgraduate students we offer in the form of scholarships, bursaries and other awards. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/funding/postgraduate/index.aspx
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT