MSc Health and Care Management (Top-Up)

Want to take your career in the health and social care sector to the next level? The MSc Health and Care Management (Top-Up) programme will help you progress towards a full Masters degree. This programme will allow you to complete your postgraduate studies by completing just one research module. This will help you to progress to senior positions in the health and social care sector, develop career progression and create a wider range of employment opportunities.

This course will help you to develop advanced analytical, problem-solving, project planning, risk management and leadership skills. It is also a great opportunity for those who are interested in research or academic fields.

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The MSc Health and Care Management (Top-Up) programme is designed to help you advance your career in the health and care sector. It provides research-based learning, which will help you develop leadership and research-based skills.

This course provides the opportunity to develop high-level leadership and research skills in the health and social care sector. The course is specifically designed for those who are already working in the sector and wish to pursue a career in senior management or research.

Key benefits of this program include:

Career progression into senior leadership roles in health and care
Practical research application to real-world health and social care challenges
Development of advanced analytical and decision-making skills
Potential pathway to further academic research, including a PhD

Students will receive dedicated supervision and support throughout their research project to ensure high-quality outcomes that align with industry needs.

There is no written examination on this course. Instead, students research current issues in the health and social care sector and complete an independent research project. Those already working in the sector will be able to research real-world issues in their field.

Project Requirements:

Organization Selection: Select an organisation that you know about or that has public or academic information readily available.
Project Proposal: Explain the importance and relevance of the research.
Ethical Approval: If your project requires primary data collection, apply for ethical approval in advance.
Final Report: Present the results of the research in a way that is useful to management or the executive team.

Support and Supervision:

Each student will be assigned a supervisor who will provide guidance at every stage of the research process.

Skills Development:
Research Skills: Develop the ability to use research methods, critical analysis and data interpretation.
Healthcare Leadership: Develop the ability to lead change management in healthcare.
Analytical and digital skills: Increased ability to use digital tools for problem solving, risk management, and health research.

Research Project (60 credits) – A comprehensive, industry-focused research study addressing a current issue in public health or healthcare management.

Eligibility for MSc Health and Care Management (Top-up):

120 credits of postgraduate coursework in a relevant subject or UK IfATE ST0480 Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship.

English proficiency:

IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each section) or TOEFL iBT 90 or equivalent.
Evidence of previous study in English is acceptable.

Develop skills to analyze and solve critical challenges in the health and care sector.
Gain practical experience through completing research-based projects.
Ability to implement strategic plans and changes to improve healthcare.
Opportunities for higher education such as PhD research.
Career opportunities in NGOs, charities, government agencies or academic institutions.