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Short Course | Medicine
Stepping up to L'Ship & Management in General Practice (Closing Date: 22.9.25)
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This module empowers leaders to explore and enhance their personal and professional growth. By reflecting on the synergy between skillset and mindset, leaders will develop strategic leadership capabilities and create impactful development plans.
Fully funded places are available via the Department for the Economy Skill Up Fund.
Application Deadline: 4:00pm on Monday, 22 September 2025
| Duration | 11 weeks |
| Delivery | Blended |
| Fee | £ |
| Start date | 13 Nov 2025 |
The School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences and the Thomas J. Moran Graduate School, in collaboration with the Eastern Federation Support Unit, are delighted to offer a personal and professional development programme tailored for General Practitioners in Primary Care. This programme is designed for GPs who aspire to take on greater leadership roles within their practice. Participants will gain valuable insights into the personal, interpersonal, and professional skills necessary to effectively manage and lead a practice. Additionally, the programme will guide GPs in creating a Personal Development Plan to further enhance these competencies.
The programme is also accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and successful participants will achieve a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 7 Award in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice alongside obtaining 20 University CAT points.
Fee
| Free for up to 18 DfE Funded students | £0 |
Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change. | |
Entry Requirements
Eligible applicants must be a current GP Partner / Salaried GP and with (or about to take on) management responsibilities in the practice.
The Programme
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Course Content
This short course is designed for those who want to:
- Accelerate career progression with valuable skills and knowledge;
- Enhance personal leadership styles and self-awareness;
- Connect with peers and mentors, fostering a supportive community.
Online Learning Resources: Each unit is supported with online learning resources, practical guides, and reflective exercises, to enable participants to build on their learning and apply it within their own context and complete the assessment.
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Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Understand approaches for personal and professional development
- Learn how to develop as a strategic leader through personal and professional development
The module assessment consists of a 3-part written report which includes reflective accounts and a Personal/Professional Development Plan.
In addition to obtaining a CMI Level 7 Award and 20 University CATS points, this short course can be combined with other short courses to obtain a Certificate in Professional Development for Primary Health Care (60 CATS).
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Delivery
This year-long short course features 11 half-day workshops, held in-person at either the Graduate School or the GP Eastern Federation Office.
Each participant will also receive one to one online coaching and is assigned a mentor from within the sector.
Please refer Additional Information: Course Content for further information related teaching dates and course content.
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Selection Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a current GP Partner or Salaried GP with existing or imminent management responsibilities within their practice.
- Provide qualification certificates as part of the application.
To be eligible for a fully funded place under this programme, applicants must meet each of the following criteria:
- Applicants to be 18 years or older at point of enrolment.
- Applicants must have a right to work and undertake training in the UK at the point of application and for the duration of the course and must not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status. Proof of this will be required to progress application.
- Applicants must be available to register in person. Individual courses may have enhanced eligibility, potentially including on-campus teaching requirements. Please see each course information page for additional information.
We require applicants to provide proof of eligibility of their right to work. This evidence should be submitted via the Queen’s Application portal. Please refer to the following website for acceptable evidence: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work
Due to high demand, you are advised to apply as early as possible.
How to apply
Application for admission is made via Queen's Application Portal and applicants should follow the step-by-step instructions on how to apply. As part of the application process you are required to complete and upload supplementary information in support of your application which you will be able to access once you begin the application process in the Queen's Application Portal.
When applying for this short course via Queen's Application Portal you should choose the options listed below:
- Type of Study – Postgraduate Taught
- QUB School – Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
- Name of Course – Stepping Up to Leadership & Management in General Practice
Applicants should note:
- It is essential that applicants complete the form fully leaving no sections blank, particularly within the sections requesting information about qualifications and employment history.
- All relevant qualifications including Undergraduate Degrees, Masters, and/or any others which may be at an equivalent level. Please ensure that copies/photos of these are uploaded to the Queen's Application Portal as proof.
If you should have any issues in completing this online application, you should refer to the Admissions and Access Service (apply@qub.ac.uk)
Application Deadline: 4:00pm on Monday, 22 September 2025