Healthcare Leadership
Benefit from the expertise of multiple Schools – Law, Computing, Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice, and Aberdeen Business School.
Pre-Master's Leading to Healthcare Leadership
The ICRGU 10-week Pre-Master’s course is designed for smooth progression onto Robert Gordon University’s Master’s degrees. Created in partnership with several RGU Schools, this multi-disciplinary course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed at postgraduate-level and start your career in leadership.
Duration
- 10 weeks
Intakes
- June
Location
- Aberdeen
Course Details
What is Healthcare Leadership?
During this course, you will focus on key areas such as:
- Leadership
- Law
- Ethics
- Technology
- Finance
- Population health
- Change management
- Data analysis
When you progress to Robert Gordon University, you will explore the quality of health and social care, including capacity and resilience. You will learn about the person-centred approach, which considers the individual’s perspective, choices and goals, fostering a collaborative and respectful relationship between the person and the healthcare or service provider.
It is RGU’s goal to empower students with the skills and knowledge needed to take on leadership roles and drive positive changes in various health and social care settings.
Modules
This course information relates to students progressing to:
– School of Computing, Engineering and Technology
– Aberdeen Business School
– School of Law and Social Sciences
– Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment
– School of Health
– School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health
Modules10 week Pre-Masters
Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study
To develop a range of academic and communicative skills necessary for successful study at postgraduate level. To develop a range of transferable communicative skills (written and oral) to prepare students for professional life. To develop independent learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their personal, academic and professional development
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Contact hours (per semester/modules)
Contact hours: 100
Self-directed study hours: 50
How will I be assessed?
Coursework: written assignment (50%); Coursework: Oral Presentation in defense of a research project (50%) Minimum overall pass mark of 40% (Grade D*) across all assessment events and a minimum of 35% in assessments.
Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study
To develop a range of critical thinking skills necessary for successful study at postgraduate level
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Contact hours (per semester/module)
Contact hours: 40
Self-directed study hours: 70
How will I be assessed?
Coursework, evaluation of arguments exercise (10%), critical evaluation of a text (20%) final examination (70%). This module carries a standard minimum progression requirement: grade D / pass mark 40%.
Foundations of Research Practice
The Module aims to introduce students to the principles and practices of academic research. The module will enable students develop practical introductory understanding of key research concepts which include research philosophies, how to develop research questions, conduct literature reviews, and select suitable research designs.
Mode of delivery
Lectures and tutorials
Contact hours (per semester/module)
Contact hours: 40
Self-directed study hours: 100
How will I be assessed?
Poster Presentation (30%); Research Proposal (70%). This module carries a standard minimum progression requirement: grade D / pass mark 40%
| Year | Location | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Week Pre-Master | ICRGU | 1 semester | ICRGU Fees |
| RGU MSc Degree | Robert Gordon University | 3 semester | RGU Fees |
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