Healthcare Management
Refine the skills you need to become a successful leader or manager in health and social care settings.
in the region for postgraduates progressing into senior roles.
Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey 2026
Modern healthcare is complex – and as a result, management and leadership in health and social care is increasingly important.
Our Master’s degree will help you develop the knowledge, skills and emotional tools to meet the challenge.
You'll explore change management, interprofessional working, accountability, ethical decision-making and more.
We’ll also look at factors that influence the way organisations are managed and led – including social ones.
Study by distance learning and develop your full potential as a leader.
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Gain all-round knowledge of health service management and leadership
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Learn from experienced healthcare tutors
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Learn alongside professionals from around the world – bringing a truly international perspective
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Build relationships with peers that will support your future career
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Join the ranks of skilled healthcare managers
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Study part-time by distance learning
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Gain an essential, all-round knowledge of health service management and leadership approaches.
In recent years, the demand for skilled healthcare leaders has risen significantly. There's a need for qualified leaders who truly understand how best to run healthcare organisations and provide the best possible care for patients.
This MSc will give you an invaluable understanding of the challenges of health leadership, and the ability to identify challenges as they arise.
It will suit you if you;re looking to strengthen your existing leadership position, or take the next step in your career.
Teaching and modules
Explore the continuously changing nature of service design and redesign.
We’ll encourage you to focus on new or advanced areas of service development while acknowledging ethical, legislative and quality assurance requirements for effective organisational decision making.
We’ll also explore change theory. Applying change management strategies to complex and high-challenge organisations can be difficult, yet essential. You’ll explore change theory in relation to your field of practice, using a case study approach and drawing on your own experience.
Finally, you’ll complete a Major Project. This is an opportunity to explore a subject of interest in depth.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Organisational Transformation in Health and Social Care
- Global Leadership (30 credits)
- Advancing Decision Making for Healthcare Professionals *
- Organisational and Individual Disaster Resilience *
- Postgraduate Research Design (30 credits)
- Major Project
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Dr Nebil AchourAssociate Professor in Disaster Mitigation Course Leader in MSc Healthcare Management
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Gerald EgburySenior Lecturer
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Dr Bachchu Kailash KainiSenior Lecturer
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.