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Pre-Master's - Healthcare

The Pre-Masters Healthcare pathways will equip you with the academic English language skills you need to progress onto your chosen master’s degree at Edinburgh Napier University.

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The Pre-Masters programme is designed for those students who do not qualify for direct entry to a postgraduate degree at Edinburgh Napier University.

The Pre-Masters Programme will equip you with the advanced skills you need to complete your postgraduate study at Edinburgh Napier University. The modules taken over one or two terms, provide you with a deeper understanding in healthcare, management and an introduction to research methods, arming you with the knowledge, skills and practical experience you need for this ever-changing and diverse industry. Choose from two healthcare pathway programmes: PMP (IIM) in Healthcare Management or PMP (IIM) in Public Health.

Key Information

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Duration

15 months:

3 months pathway + 1 year degree

18 months:

6 months pathway + 1 year degree

Start Dates

April | January | June | September

Pathway Tuition Fee

£8,995 – £11,795
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Course English Language Requirement
One Term IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components
Two Terms IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components

What you will study

Alongside core modules, you will study subject-specific modules that will equip you with a foundation of knowledge for your chosen field of study.

Course Modules

The module focuses on the aims, scope and nature of communication within a professional context. It aims to introduce and develop communication skills directly relevant to the workplace and, in particular, to interactions in the setting of healthcare. While maintaining this focus, the module also strengthens and develops English language skills relevant to the study of healthcare in an international context and through academic investigation. You explore and interpret relevant source materials and use these and other learning materials to enhance their understanding of how work in healthcare and in its management proceeds in practice and, in particular, how good and poor communications along with cultural differences and varying perceptions can influence the effectiveness of the managerial function and processes in practice.

15 credits

The module aims to introduce you to the definitions and development of the HRM function and provides and overview of the range of areas in which it can make a contribution to the management of an organisation. The module has three main areas of focus; the first surrounds exploring the HRM function in organisations whilst looking at the different stakeholder perceptions and how the function affects them. Secondly it examines the employee recruitment and selection processes and the practical application of these practices; finally the module evaluates employee training and development strategies by considering the many different options and exploring the process through which organisations make these choices in practice.

Only applicable to MSc Healthcare Management students

15 credits

This module looks at issues around public health within a global context and has a focus on how organisations and agencies monitor and combat risks to health from a variety of causes such as infectious and non-infectious diseases, threats to food security, to the environment through, for example, climate change, and to the health of a population through lifestyle choices.

It also introduces you to epidemiology and the study of the distribution and pattern of the incidence of diseases within a population, considers epidemics/pandemics and when a disease becomes endemic within a population. It considers how health risks are identified, how an evidence-based approach enables effective identification of causation, patterns of transmission and enables clinical trials for treatments, including vaccines to combat global health threats.

Only applicable to Master of Public Health students

15 credits

Applicable to students studying a 2 term programme (IELTS 5.5)

This module introduces you to the following topic areas, which you will explore in the context healthcare management: leadership and managerial styles; assessment and mitigation of risk and the pursuit of improvement through change management. You explore partnership and team working, and critique effective leadership in contemporary healthcare practice. You further consider those leadership qualities that are most effective in supporting change within the complexity of healthcare settings, and explore theoretical aspects of leadership in the context of practice within healthcare. Reflective skills will be explored, and these skills will be used to explore the impact of leadership and change management in context.

15 credits

This module provides you with the opportunity to learn about the different types of evidence that may be used to inform and support decision-making in various contexts, including healthcare. In particular, you explore different approaches to undertaking the research process and various research methods; you have the opportunity to develop your skills to critique research and its relevance to practice in context. You learn how to interpret statistical analyses and undertake qualitative data analysis. You reflect on the ethical and professional implications of research and consider factors which promote or hinder the implementation of evidence to practice. After completion of this module you will have the knowledge and skills to be able to understand the research process, appraise evidence and evaluate its appropriateness for implementation in context.

15 credits

Available Degrees

MSc
Healthcare Management
Study health and social care at an advanced level, learn alongside students from around the world and enhance your career development.
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MSc (Hons)
Master of Public Health
This course is experiential, and the learning is contextual and authentic: principles taught can be applied to your public health practice.
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As DMUIC is situated in England’s most vibrant and multicultural city, I had the opportunity to make friends from different countries. The most amazing thing was that the DMUIC staff including all teachers and the office persons were very motivational and welcoming. They provide the best routes for study to every individual.”

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I’ve enjoyed studying at DMUIC, the tutors are excellent and have helped me settle into life as a university student. They are also really supportive and have helped myself and other students with other issues outside of the classroom such as accommodation.

Nafisa Bangladesh , De Montfort University International College (DMUIC)

I have successfully progressed onto my degree course at the University of Bradford because of UBIC's reliable policies and teaching programme. To the new students, those who just started their foundation at Bradford International College, I must say you are going to pass the class, the only thing required is your attention and leave the rest on UBIC's staff because they are the one that are going to lead you to a brilliant future as it is a pathway to success.

Shoaib Pakistan , University of Bradford International College

I have a lot of international friends here at BUIC, and I’ve learnt so much from them. There is always a lot to do together both on and off-campus.

Sagar Nepal , Bangor University International College (BUIC)

I would recommend UGIC because it is based on the main University of Greenwich campus, a cosmopolitan university. At UGIC, there are students from all around the world, and I've made a lot of friends from exciting places."

Gozel Turkmenistan , University of Greenwich International College

I think one of the main reasons the IIM (pre-masters) has been so helpful is because the staff are so supportive and are always able to help me. Whether it is understanding a module or finding out how to sort accommodation, they will help you with everything. I’ve enjoyed studying at Bangor, the people are friendly, and the environment is also really peaceful and safe. It’s given me the best opportunity to succeed in my studies here in the UK.

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