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Master of Health Care Policy and Management

Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master of Science in Health Care Policy and Management is a one-year full-time master's programme at the University's Edgbaston campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain core concepts in Health Care Policy and Management. Analyse evidence
Evaluate organisational scenarios
and present practical recommendations with professional judgement.

Career outcomes

Senior manager
Clinician or policymaker in health care organisations
Health care management and policy

Curriculum

One-year full-time master's programme. Core modules: Dissertation (HSMC)
Global Health Systems and Policy
Health Management
Involvement for Improvement
Social Research and Analysis Skills. Optional modules allow a tailored pathway.

Entry requirements

Academic

Course page entry requirement: 2:1 Honours Degree. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (honours, 2:1 Or international equivalent) in a relevant subject for most courses, Some courses accept any subject (conversion courses) or need work experience (MBA).

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£29,070 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£39,897 GBP

Program details

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Medicine and Health
Department	Health Services Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
2 Jul 2027
230 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.