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  • Medical Leadership (MSc / PgDip / PgCert)
  • 2012/2013 entry
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  • Assessment
    • Each module has a group work assessment of 20 per cent and an individual written coursework assessment of 80 per cent. Students taking the MSc will also complete a supervised independent applied research project.
  • Attendance
      • 14 days in Year 1, 13 days in Year 2 (usually in blocks of three days).
      • September–June.
  • Duration
      •  Two–five years part-time.
  • Entry requirements
      • The programme is aimed at fully qualified medical doctors practising within any specialty. 
      • A minimum of one–two years' higher specialist training is essential. For example, StR 3–4 in medical specialties.

      Find out about our international entry requirements

  • Fees and funding
    • Year 1 – £6900 (Certificate exit award)
      Year 2 – £6900 (Diploma exit award) or £8400 (if student completing the MSc)
      Year 3 – £4000 (MSc award)
  • Location
      • Modules are delivered in purpose-built teaching facilities at the Royal College of Physicians in London.
  • Teaching
    • Lectures, seminars, presentations.

Medical Leadership (MSc / PgDip / PgCert) - 2012/2013 entry


  • Overview

    • This programme is designed specifically for doctors, accounting for the modern-day pressures and situations which they face as leaders in the medical world.  Modules are delivered in purpose-built teaching facilities at the Royal College of Physicians in London. The programme is run by Birkbeck College and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in association with the Royal College of Physicians.

      The academic content is put into clinical context through medical case studies. Presentations about these case studies are given by expert speakers including postgraduate deans, medical directors and hospital chief executives.

  • Why study this course at Birkbeck?
      • Gain the qualification, skills and knowledge to become an effective leader in the modern day medical workplace, increasing your future promotion prospects.
      • Unique opportunities to meet and learn from leading medical figures.

      • The programme is approved for external, non-clinical CPD credits (one credit per hour) and can be added as self-certified entries to the CPD diary.

  • Professional bodies that recognise this course
      • Royal College of Physicians.
      • The programme is approved for external, non-clinical CPD credits (one credit per hour) and can be added as self-certified entries to the CPD diary.
  • Course structure

    • Year 1

      • Understanding and Changing Organizations
      • Leadership and Human Resource Management
      • Motivation and Performance
      • Applying Medical Leadership in Practice.

      Year 2
      • Selection and Assessment
      • Life Career Development
      • Technology, Work and Organizations
      • Training and Development.

      Year 2/3

      • Research Project.
  • Study resources
    • Access to an extensive range of electronic resources, including specially prepared texts for each module. Access to Birkbeck’s online learning environment.
  • Careers information
    • This programme is designed to equip doctors with the skills and expertise they need in order to excel in senior management positions, such as clinical directors, medical directors and chief executives
  • Apply now
    • How to apply
      Please apply online through the Royal College of Physician’s website.
    • Application deadlines and interviews
      The closing deadline for online applications is 1 July, but late applications may be considered.
    • Online application
      Online applications open Monday 17 October. If you have any questions, please contact us (see details above).