MSc in Healthcare Leadership

Programme Description Designed for healthcare professionals working in a managerial capacity, this programme will develop your understanding of robust and effective management principles and give you the confidence to put them into practice. This master’s degree is jointly delivered by leading academics at the University of Liverpool’s AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS accredited Management School and the School of Medicine – one of the largest medical education providers in the UK. You'll explore leadership and management theories, models and concepts, and learn how to apply them within a healthcare setting. You will gain advanced knowledge of health organisations and the changing context in which they operate, combined with an ability to effectively lead your team and make strategic decisions.  Towards the end of the programme, you will undertake a project to evaluate the impact of a particular aspect of organisational change, and how that contributes to improvements within healthcare services.

Modules  This programme consists of the following modules. You are required to complete 180 credits to achieve a full Master of Science (MSc), 120 credits to achieve the postgraduate diploma (PGDip), 60 credits to achieve the postgraduate certificate (PGCert) and 30 credits to achieve the postgraduate award (PGAward).

• Understanding Leadership (15 credits)‡
• Leading Strategic Management and Implementation of Healthcare Services (15 credits)
• Leading Complex Change in Healthcare Settings (15 credits)‡
• Leading People and Teams in Healthcare Organisations (15 credits)
• Leading Innovation in Healthcare (15 credits)
• Quality Management and Safety in Driving Safe Healthcare (15 credits)§
• Healthcare Finance (15 credits)§
• Research Methods (15 credits)
• Work-Based Project OR Dissertation (60 credits)

These modules must be taken for the PGCert and PGAward.  These modules must be taken for the PGCert.

Teaching methods and style  This programme is designed to be studied wholly online and part-time. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals.

Methods of assessment  Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, discussion forum participation and journal entries.

Introduction

Welcome to the University of Liverpool Online.

Our postgraduate programmes provide an affordable and convenient route to further your learning and progress in your career. You will receive a highly regarded qualification from a prestigious UK university and a member of the Russell Group, a group of 24 research-led UK universities committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of research and education.

Why study with the University of Liverpool Online

All our programmes have been specially designed for online learning. Teaching and assessments are flexibly delivered through our state-of-the-art learning platform, providing you with access to all the resources and support required to complete your studies online. Upon successful completion of your programme, you will be invited to graduate at the University of Liverpool’s beautiful campus in the north-west of England.

About us

The University of Liverpool has been offering online programmes since 2000. We are recognised as one of Europe's leading providers of wholly online postgraduate degrees. With a focus on career progression and global collaboration, our programmes are designed for ambitious professionals with several years of on-the-job experience, who wish to gain a prestigious qualification while not compromising on their existing commitments.

All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact our Admissions Team. Applicants should possess either:

• A minimum of a 2:2 class degree in any subject area, equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree; or
• Professional work experience in other settings and/or other prior qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5. If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of the countries listed on our website.

• Regional Scholarships of up to 20%. To find out the scholarship offered in your region, please make an enquiry now.
• 10% discount for University of Liverpool alumni.
• 5% discount for up-front full tuition fee payment.
• 10% employer discount available when three or more of your employees study with us.

Please note that scholarships cannot be combined. However, it is possible for students to combine discounts or use them with scholarships depending on eligibility. For example, the Up-Front Payment Discount can be used with the Alumni Discount or Corporate Discount or an individual scholarship (e.g., Regional Scholarship).

Graduates will possess the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in a range of managerial and senior roles within healthcare organisations, healthcare governing bodies, and community healthcare organisations, as well as related sectors such as financial and consulting. These could include positions in clinical leadership, marketing, finance, strategy, international development, research, and human resources.   Additionally, you will gain the leadership skills required to be an effective leader, as well as professional skills, such as teamwork, critical thinking and research, which will generally enhance your CV and improve your career prospects.