Generic description about SSCs

The Medical School is able to offer a limited number of projects to students who wish to gain practical experience in laboratory methods, including (but not limited to) histology, microscopy, biochemistry, and cellular and molecular techniques. A list of projects and supervisors will be made available, and supervisors will provide mentorship for the duration of the project.


This SSC aims to prepare students for the challenges facing all healthcare systems. The curriculum informed by core areas identified by the NHS Leadership Academy in their healthcare leadership model, and provides medical students with the opportunity to acquire an overview of principles of healthcare management and leadership. This will enable future graduates to develop an understanding of issues related the administration and leadership of international healthcare systems, with a particular emphasis on the NHS. Students will gain insight into the values that underpin effective health service management, such as critical thinking, as well as the impact of economic, environmental, social, technological, political, legal and ethical concerns.