MSc/PGDip/PGCert Health & Care Leadership

Why this course?

The MSc Health & Care Leadership is an internationally recognised, interdisciplinary postgraduate degree that provides participants with the underpinnings for a successful leadership career in the health and care sector.

It is suitable for both established and aspiring leaders looking to lead complex services, departments, programmes and systems. This includes clinical and nurse leaders across any speciality, allied healthcare professionals, service managers and other nonclinical leaders across the health and care sector, including the third sector.

Established leaders have the opportunity to study core disciplines and hone the knowledge and skills required to succeed at the most senior levels. The programme provides a springboard for aspiring leaders to transition from more functionalist positions to more senior, strategic roles.

Drawing on the depth and breadth of expertise across the University and our extensive networks of sector experts, the programme incorporates the latest research and thought leadership, along with practice-based knowledge, insights and skills. Participants will develop and enhance the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to work in partnership within and across organisational boundaries, leverage technology and deliver high-value, service-user and patient-centred outcomes across complex environments.

Study with us

an interdisciplinary Masters equipping aspiring and established senior leaders with the knowledge and leadership skills to lead and navigate the complex challenges of modern systems of health and care

contextualised teaching and learning to develop participants’ knowledge, skills and behaviours, enabling a tailored, personalised learning journey

a focus on active and experiential learning enabling participants to translate, challenge, adapt and apply theory to guide their actions and decisions within the workplace

Careers

The MSc Health and Care Leadership will allow you to develop your career within both clinical and non-clinical senior leadership roles in the public, private and third sector.

An Honours degree, or equivalent. Entry may be possible with other qualifications provided there is evidence of relevant experience and ability to study at an advanced level.