MSci Health Management and Leadership Intercalated Degree

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

MSci Health Management and Leadership Intercalated Degree

About

As a medical or dentistry student, you may choose to take a year out from your course to study Health Management and Leadership. Established in 2016 with now over 70 graduates, this pioneering degree is one of the first of i'ts kind in the UK to explore how management and leadership shape health services.

This intercalated programme in Health Management and Leadership provides students with the opportunity to explore the ways in which management and leadership can shape health services.

Requirements

English Program Requirements

Applications for this programme will be accepted from students wishing to intercalate after year 3 or 4 of their medical studies, or year 2 for Dental students. Students must have obtained >60% in the second year of MBChB or BDS to be eligible. Applicants will be ranked on their year 2 mark and on their answers to the questions on the application form.

Please note: students who have failed to achieve 60% may still apply, but are required to demonstrate a significant upward academic trajectory or excellence in specific areas related to the proposed intercalation.

Applications from students not currently registered at Birmingham

We are happy to consider applications for any of the programmes within the Population Sciences and Humanities subjects from students from other institutions. We have a strong track record over recent years in supporting these students and facilitating integration into their new institution.

Applications from students from other universities should be made on our standard application form and must be accompanied by a transcript of marks from your current institution. Should an offer of a place be made to you further admission forms will be sent from the University via our Course Administrator.

We are always happy to discuss our programmes with students from other universities. If you have any queries or wish to discuss the opportunities available to you in Birmingham please contact the PoSH Administration team.

Career

Preparation for your career should be one of the first things you think about as you start university. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available once you have a Birmingham degree, our Careers Network can help you achieve your goal.

All doctors in the UK need to have skills in management and leadership – they are part of the requirements of the GMC and are included in the specification for both undergraduate and postgraduate training. As a doctor you will be a leader in your clinical practice, especially as you become more senior in training. Leadership is widely seen as a role that can be widely dispersed across teams and at all levels, and so your leadership career can start from the beginning of your medical career.

Many formal management and leadership positions are available in the medical profession. There are a number of NHS Chief Executives who have a medical background, but not many. NHS hospitals have Medical Directors on their Boards. The vast majority of medical managers are known as ‘hybrids’, where management and leadership responsibilities are combined with continuing medical practice. Clinical Directors leading specific services in a hospital may have 2 sessions per week for their management responsibilities, and will work closely with full time managers. In General Practice, GPs may be managing their own practice as well as getting involved with Primary Care Networks. There are many opportunities to lead in specific change projects or service improvement. Many doctors also develop leadership within the careers within education, professional bodies, and trade unions. So whether you are concentrating on leadership within your clinical teams, or wish to develop a career in more formal management position, the Health Management and Leadership programme will provide a firm foundation for your career.

Careers Network

Our unique careers guidance service is tailored to your academic subject area, offering a specialised team (in each of the five academic colleges) who can give you expert advice. Our team source exclusive work experience opportunities to help you stand out amongst the competition, with mentoring, global internships and placements available to you. Once you have a career in your sights, one-to-one support with CV’s and job applications will help give you the edge. In addition, our employer-endorsed award-winning Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises your extra-curricular activities and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects.

Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness, and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends. If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive.

Find out more about Careers Network.