Clinical Leadership

Our clinical medicine modules run over 4 or 5 days of either in-person teaching or a combination of in-person and online sessions. 

This module is taught at FHEQ Level 7 and is for CPPD only. Students attend the Leadership module teaching sessions of the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Research Education and Leadership, but do not complete the assignment and there is no credit awarded. A certificate of attendance is given at the end of the course.  

Aims 

Modules that form part of the PG Certificate in Clinical Research Education and Leadership are delivered with the following aims in mind: 

• provide professionally relevant teaching and learning informed by research in an integrated clinical and teaching environment. 
• create an international cohort of healthcare professionals able to pursue and develop their roles in a rapidly-changing and challenging environment of clinical medicine. 
• develop the confidence within this cohort to lead service improvement for safe and high-quality patient care, with the required knowledge, skills and capability to have a positive personal impact on the work of others in their clinical team and wider service. 
• develop clinicians with an understanding of teaching, professional development and assessment in the field of clinical medicine. 
• develop clinicians with an understanding of research methodologies and ethical considerations relevant to clinical medicine. 
• encourage participants to develop as reflective practitioners with the emotional intelligence, resilience and astuteness required to be effective clinical leaders. 
• encourage a commitment to intellectual challenge and evidence-based clinical practice informed by the latest conceptual and theoretical knowledge of clinical education, research methods, ethics and clinical leadership and governance. 

Themes 

Theme 1: Clinical leadership in the NHS 

Theme 2: Self-awareness and personal leadership qualities 

Theme 3: Project/change management theories and practice 

Theme 4: The impact of effective leadership within the clinical arena and how to enhance leadership. Leadership resilience strategies 

Theme 5: Teams: An evidence-based approach to people management and developing high-performing teams 

Theme 6: Rescuing failing teams, managing difficult behaviour 

Theme 7: Improvement, strategic development, business planning and marketing 

Theme 8: Presenting projects, change management, organisational theory. Change within large organisations – the NHS, learning from other industries 

Teaching dates 

06 to 09 October 2026: in person 

We welcome applications from students with a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences particularly doctors, dentists, nurses, veterinary surgeons and allied health professionals 

We especially encourage applications from eligible employees from Cambridge Universities Health Partners (CUHP) partner organisations such as, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUHFT), Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT). 

As part of our admissions process, you’ll need to make sure you’re able to attend teaching sessions in the UK. 

Academic experience 

There are no formal academic entry requirements for this course. Given the postgraduate level of the course and subject matter, we recommend that applicants hold a good UK undergraduate degree, such as a 2.1, or international equivalent. 

Teaching in English 

To get the most from this course, you’ll need to be confident in understanding and communicating in English at postgraduate level. While we do not require proof, if English is not your first language, we recommend a near-native level of fluency. For more information, see Postgraduate and Master's admissions for the tests and scores we require for our award-bearing postgraduate courses. 

Visa information  

We welcome applications from international students. If you’re coming from overseas, you would attend the in-person teaching sessions for this course with visitor immigration permission.  

It's important to be aware that entering the UK as a visitor for study purposes comes with certain expectations and restrictions that may limit the number of modules you can take in one year. To make sure you understand the requirements, we advise you to read the in-depth information on the University’s International Students website. 

Fees

The total fees for this course are shown above in 'Course details'. 

To understand which fee status applies to you, whether as a home or overseas student, visit the University’s fee status page.   

See how to pay for more information on paying for your course. for more information on paying for your course.  

You’ll need to cover any travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for the teaching sessions held in Cambridge. 

Funding

We're dedicated to reducing and removing financial barriers to learning. Visit financial support ahead of the application deadline to find out what options may be available to help you in your studies. You can explore funding and stay up to date on our concessions and bursaries. 

Considering applying? We look forward to receiving your application.  

The application deadline is 08 September 2026. 

How to apply and what you'll need 

Click ‘Apply now’ and follow the instructions on our PACE student portal. There, you can: 

• create, save, and submit your application 
• upload your supporting documents   
• track your application 

Supporting documents 

When you submit your application, you’ll need to provide supporting information. 

CV  

Upload an up-to-date resume. 

Personal statement 

Submit a brief summary of 200-250 words outlining how the module will benefit and enhance your clinical role. 

We're committed to supporting you in your learning journey, and we offer a variety of support opportunities to meet individual needs. Visit student support to find out more about how we can help.