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Master of Healthcare Leadership and Management

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A 12-month full-time Master of Science in Healthcare Leadership and Management taught in the School of Communities and Education on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Healthcare Leadership and Management to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Methods and skills
Strategic Management of Healthcare. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Healthcare leadership and management across public
Government
Voluntary
Non-governmental and private sectors
Teaching
Research

Curriculum

12-month full-time taught master's programme. Core modules include Research: Approaches
Methods and skills
Strategic Management of Healthcare
Dissertation Project
Leadership and Collaborative Working in Public Health and Healthcare
Developing management and leadership competencies in Healthcare.

Entry requirements

Academic

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or its equivalent in a relevant subject and senior work experience in healthcare practice or evidence of commitment to working in Health Management
Typically a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (some courses 2:1 or a subject-specific degree)
Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 honours or international equivalent), Usually in a related discipline for specialist MSc/MA courses, MBA and Business and Management accept any subject or substantial business experience, Relevant work experience considered on some courses, Some courses need a research proposal (MRes), Interview, Portfolio or professional registration.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT Not published
PTE Academic Not published
Cambridge Not published
Duolingo Not published

Work experience details

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

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
Personal Statement (if required).

How to apply

Check Entry Requirements on the course page (usually a 2:2 degree
IELTS) and the application deadlines. Click Apply Now on the course page and create an account in the applicant portal. There is no application fee. Provide qualifications
Personal statement
References and passport/visa documents. Some courses add a portfolio
ATAS or DBS evidence. Accept the offer and pay the 5
500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£19,850 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£30,389 GBP

Program details

Campus	City Campus
Faculty or school	School of Communities and Education
Department	Healthcare Leadership and Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180,60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.