MSc Healthcare Management

This Master of Science (MSc) in Healthcare Management is designed for individuals who are currently in, or aspire to, management roles within the health and social care sectors. The program aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge to effectively navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of healthcare and social care, fostering an understanding within an international context. You will learn alongside a diverse group of students from Scotland, Europe, and around the globe. This course is delivered by the School of Health and Social Care. Graduates have reported achieving promotions in their healthcare careers or pursuing further doctoral studies. Others have utilized this degree as a foundation for healthcare management positions in their home countries. The program boasts a high student satisfaction rate of 93% (PTES, 2023).

Curriculum

The MSc Healthcare Management is delivered full-time over three trimesters. Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, online learning, and independent study. Assessments are varied and designed to be relevant to professional practice, including critical reflections, essays, examinations, reports, and a major project.

1. Trimester 1
   • Change Management in HealthcareHSC11173
   • Clinical Governance and Improvement PracticeNMS11156
   • Effective Leadership in Contemporary HealthcareHSC11174
   • Exploring Evidence to Improve PracticeNMS11174
2. Trimester 2
   • Managing Healthcare Resources
   • International Health & Social Care
3. Trimester 3
   • Healthcare Management ProjectNMS11176

Careers

Graduates of the MSc Healthcare Management program are well-prepared for a variety of roles in the health and social care sectors. The program aims to enhance career development, with past students achieving promotions or moving into advanced management positions.

• Healthcare Management Positions
• Management roles in health and social care