The first Scotland-led master’s level programme, Leading Digital Transformation in Health and Care for Scotland, is now open to applicants and will close at midnight on 15 January 2023.
The qualification is targeted at individuals who are operating within a context or role where they are required to drive and implement practical digital transformational change within their organisation or system. Applicants will require to demonstrate their ability to lead local digital transformation and aspire to be a systems level digital leader.
Delivered by the University of Edinburgh, and led by NHS Education for Scotland, this postgraduate programme will enhance the ability of current and future leaders to drive, deliver and embed digital transformation across health and care services in Scotland. Scottish Government funding has been provided for year one (PGCert) and year two (PGDip) for up to 60 participants. For those who intend to complete year three (MSc), funding must be provided by the candidate’s own organisation or the candidate (self-fund).
To support prospective applicants, there is a range of resources available these include:
Recorded Q&A session:
- Watch a recording of the first Q&A session which includes general programme information, details of the application process, followed by an open Q&A session. Link
Frequently asked questions:
- Find out more details and what others have been asking about the programme. Link
Turas Learn Page
- Here you can find the more about the programme, eligibility criteria and the application. Link
For any queries please contact the Digitally Enabled Workforce team in NES by email at nes.dew@nhs.scot.
