Online course
MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months
The MSc Healthcare Management is a 12-month postgraduate degree tailored to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge for leadership roles in the dynamic healthcare sector.

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Overview
Why enrol on this course?
The MSc Healthcare Management is a 12-month postgraduate degree tailored to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge for leadership roles in the dynamic healthcare sector. This comprehensive course focuses on strategic management, hospital management, policy analysis, health economics, organisational behaviour, quality improvement, and research methods, offering a holistic education in the complexities and opportunities of the healthcare industry.\
Who it's for
Who is this course for?
- Clinicians: Doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, and other clinical staff
- Administrators: Hospital administrators, healthcare facility managers, and health service executives
- Policy makers: Government officials, public health experts, and health policy analysts
- Researchers: Health researchers, medical scientists, and epidemiologists
- Consultants: Healthcare consultants, management consultants, and strategy consultants in the healthcare sector
Course structure
Nine units.
About this course
About this course
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Critical analysis and decision making in healthcare management
- Understanding of financial management within the healthcare sector
- Ability to lead healthcare teams effectively
- Understanding of health economics and policy analysis
- Ability to conduct research and evaluate data in healthcare management
At a glance
Key facts
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Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- A Level 6 diploma or certificate, or a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification.
- OR Candidates with over 5 years of professional experience are invited to apply and fast-track their career growth.
- AND Minimum age of 21 years.
Fees
Every way to pay, side by side.
| Option | Route | Payments | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | 18 months | 14 × £478 | £6,692 |
| Quarterly | 18 months | 5 × £1,340 | £6,700 |
| Monthly | 12 months | 10 × £770 | £7,700 |
| Quarterly | 12 months | 3 × £2,566 | £7,698 |
All plans are interest-free with no credit check. Fees and funding.
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FAQ
Questions about this course.
What is the MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months?
The MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months is a programme Healthcare Courses delivers online. Fees start at £6,700. A typical duration on this page is 12 or 18 months. Read the entry requirements and the course content on this page before you apply.
How long does the MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months take?
The durations published for the MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months are the study routes Healthcare Courses offers. They are 12 or 18 months. You study online and can start after enrolment is confirmed. The fee and duration published for MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months are the amounts Healthcare Courses charges for this programme.
What does the MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months cost?
The price on this page is the fee Healthcare Courses publishes for the MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months. Fees start at £6,700. Payment plans, where they are offered, are shown in the fees section of this page. The fee and duration published for MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months are the amounts Healthcare Courses charges for this programme.
How will I be assessed on the MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months?
Assessment for the MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months follows the method described on this page and in the awarding body's specification. This master's route is not an Ofqual diploma. Your tutor marks the work you submit for the units you are enrolled on.
Who can apply for the MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months?
Entry to the MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months depends on the requirements listed on this page, which may include a previous qualification, relevant experience, and a minimum age. The admissions team checks those requirements before you enrol. The fee and duration published for MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months are the amounts Healthcare Courses charges for this programme.
Can I study the MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months online?
Yes. Healthcare Courses delivers the MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months online. You use the learning materials for this programme and submit your work remotely. A typical duration on this page is 12 or 18 months. Fees start at £6,700.
Do I need a work placement for the MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months?
The course is studied online and the entry requirements do not list a work placement. Experience in a relevant setting can help with assignments; admissions can confirm before you enrol.
Course insights
Latest insights
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Who delivers this course
Regulated, and delivered online by us.
MSc Healthcare Management - 12 months is delivered online by Healthcare Courses (UKPRN 10062390). Assessment is by written assignment, with no exams, and admissions support is available seven days a week.
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