Queen's University Belfast

Coaching Skills for Leaders (20 CATS)

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course aims to facilitate enhancements in coaching skills in the healthcare sector. This course is suitable for all providers of primary care including GPs, practice managers, dentists, pharmacists etc. Application Deadline: Monday 17 September 2026, 4pm (late applications will be accepted if places are available,) This programme was developed with the aim of having a significant impact on the Primary Care Federations’ mission; to provide continuing professional development for GPs and Health Care professionals working in a primary care setting, preparing future leaders for the Health Care sector.

It was also expected to support the wider agenda of transforming the Health and Social Care provision within Northern Ireland and improving the provision of Primary Care outcomes for patients across Northern Ireland.

Key highlights

  • Develops coaching skills for leaders in the healthcare sector
  • Open to GPs, practice managers, dentists, pharmacists and other primary care staff
  • Four workshops plus eight hours of supervised coaching practice
  • Continuing professional development aligned with Primary Care Federations' mission
  • Prepares future leaders to support Northern Ireland Health and Social Care transformation

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships

    For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • General Practitioner
  • Practice Manager
  • Primary Care Team Lead
  • Clinical Lead
  • Healthcare Leadership Coach
  • Pharmacy Manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £847

Admission

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