This flexible, part-time online course allows you to study anywhere in the world while gaining practical experience and industry connections. It reflects current industry practice in health and social care, preparing graduates for in-demand leadership roles across healthcare and related sectors.
Why study Healthcare Management and Leadership?
Global healthcare is evolving fast - and it needs leaders who can drive meaningful change in health and social care. The sector demands professionals who can think critically, lead ethically and use the latest techniques to provide high quality, responsive services.
Whether you're in a clinical or non-clinical role, you'll build the skills to lead teams, manage change, and improve healthcare services in complex, fast-paced environments.
You'll need:
an honours degree (minimum 2:2) in any subject.
If you don't meet the requirements but have at least 12 months relevant professional experience and/or equivalent qualifications, we'll consider you on an individual basis.
Our MSc Healthcare Management and Leadership is your launchpad to progress to a more senior role in this industry. Whether you're already working in healthcare or looking to transition into the sector, you'll graduate with the skills and confidence to lead change and make a real difference.
You could go on to find leadership roles such as Healthcare Operations or Information Manager, Quality Improvement Lead, Health Policy Advisor, Clinical Leadership Specialist, Healthcare Strategy Consultant.
You'll study:
Six of the following compulsory modules. (The order in which you take them will depend upon your intake month):
Managing Projects and Resources in Health and Social Care
Leading Self and Others
Global Perspectives on Healthcare Policy and Practice
Managing Inclusive Teams and Organisations
Leading Transformation and Change in Complex Health Systems
Contemporary Issues and Debates in Health and Social Care
Strategic Decision Making and Stakeholder Engagement
Innovation and Quality Improvement.
Year two
You'll study:
The remaining two modules you haven't taken in year one, plus:
Evidencing Work Based Learning in Healthcare.
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