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MSc Healthcare Management (18 months)

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

18 months

Start date

JAN-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Health Care Management / Health Studies Management Education / Development

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course Overview

The course is designed to address global needs within the healthcare sector for committed personnel with strong management competencies. You will learn as part of a multicultural student cohort, from academics who have extensive experience in practice. This will give you access to new perspectives on healthcare, which will inform your future professional practice.

You will study modules in Strategic Management of Healthcare, Leadership & Collaborative Working in Public Health, Managing Health Improvement Through Social Marketing, and Research Approaches, Methods and Skills. You will supplement your understanding of these core topics with an in-depth research project in an area of professional interest.

Career

This MSc will equip you for employment in healthcare management across public or government services, voluntary organisations, non-governmental organisations and private organisations globally.

Further study options are available should you wish to progress your studies to PhD level, and graduates may also wish to pursue careers within teaching or research.

To further enhance your future opportunities we offer ongoing career development support in the form of career guidance, CV advice, portfolio building and interview preparation. You will also develop valuable skills for high level employment including initiative, personal responsibility, problem solving, team working and planning.

Modules

The module will enable you to identify the main theoretical principles underlying the practice of health related social marketing and critically apply these to improving health and reducing health inequalities. You will examine how marketing techniques can be used to influence behaviour change, health promotion and positive social change. You will learn how to effectively solve real-world problems and develop skills to enable you to plan implement and evaluate appropriate social marketing health interventions.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£6,167

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£11,667

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant subject and senior work experience in healthcare practice or evidence of commitment to working in Health Management.

University information

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumbria University is globally recognised for its research-intensive approach to postgraduate study. The university encourages its students to ‘Take on Tomorrow’ and is renowned for producing highly qualified future leaders in both academia and industry. A reputation for academic excellence is complemented by a proven track record of generating a rich body of innovative research output. Northumbria has...more

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