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Course Details
Course Code(s):
BM6013
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Course Start Date:
8/6/26
Duration:
6 Weeks
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Minor Award
Faculty:
Education and Health Sciences
Course Type:
Professional/Flexible
Fees:
For Information on Fees, see section below.
Application Deadline:
Contact(s):
Read instructions on how to apply
for more information or to be notified when applications are open.
Brief Description
Leadership in health professions education means more than teaching, it involves shaping learning environments, influencing curriculum, and supporting others to grow.
This 6 week, Level 9 micro-credential is for healthcare professionals who want to develop their leadership capacity in clinical, academic or education-focused roles.
³Û´Ç³Ü’l±ô explore leadership theories and models, with a focus on collaborative working, educational change, and influencing policy and practice. ³Û´Ç³Ü’l±ô also look at how leadership supports innovation, partnership and quality improvement in health professional education settings.
Whether you're supporting learners in practice or leading education programmes, this module will help you reflect on your own leadership style and develop strategies to lead with purpose and impact.
This module is associated with Health Professions Education - MSc. It can be taken as a standalone University Certificate of Study (UCOS) module or as part of a pathway to a larger award.
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During this module, you will:
Explore leadership theories and how they apply to healthcare education
Mange change and build strategic plans in health professions education
Reflect on your leadership style and its impact on learners, teams and systems
Examine how leadership influences curriculum development and educational policy
Build skills to lead collaborative, learner-focused improvements in health professional education
Key Information
This micro-credential will be delivered online over 6 weeks.
You will be assessed using an end of module assignment with no final exam.
Part-time considerations:  
Designed for working professionals  
Evening, weekend or recorded lectures  
Additional prep and group work time  
Timetable provided after registration
To help you to be successful on this course:
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a subject related to health professions, education or management. 
You should have at least 2 years of clinical professional experience, or in the areas of in the health professions, education or management.
If applicants have a lower result or an unrelated qualification, they may be considered on a case-by-case basis if they can provide evidence of work experience in a regulated sector (Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy).
Successful completion of the MSc HPE online induction programme is a prerequisite for taking this module
Guidelines for your applications
When applying, be sure to include the Module Code BM6013. We can’t process your application without it. You can apply for more than one module using the same application.
By applying, you confirm that you meet the entry requirements and can take part in the course and its assessments.
This course will go ahead if it meets minimum enrolment number.
Completing this module doesn’t guarantee you a place in a full programme. If you want to apply for a full programme, you must meet the specific entry requirements for that programme. 
EU - €1000
Non EU - €1500
Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).
Other funding
Find further information on funding and scholarships.
This micro-credential can lead to the following sectors and careers:
Roles in health professional education
Education-focused leadership positions in higher education or clinical settings
Programme development or quality assurance roles in healthcare training
Progression to further study in healthcare education, leadership or professional practice
Graduate and Professional Studies
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