University of Exeter
Northcote House
The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
Healthcare Leadership and Management (Online) (Taught)
- Master of Science (Hons)
- 2 Years
- Part-time
- September 2026
- Postgraduate
- Online Study
Course summary
Contemporary healthcare requires skilled leadership and management to address complexity, resource constraints and rapid change. This online MSc in Healthcare Leadership and Management develops the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to become an effective and compassionate leader of evolving healthcare services.
You will evaluate and apply theory in healthcare leadership, resource management, policy, resourcing, quality improvement and implementation science to real-world challenges. Learning is grounded in comparative case studies from the NHS, global healthcare systems and the commercial sector, enabling you to critically assess different models and their relevance to the UK healthcare context.
With a strong focus on future healthcare needs, you will explore complex systems, digital health and data analytics to improve care quality, health equity and public health outcomes. Flexible online delivery allows you to study part-time alongside professional practice.
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.
Assessment method
Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.
How to apply
International applicants
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support.
For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.
Entry requirements
2:2 in a healthcare related degree or 2 years professional experience in healthcare.
For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips. For more information about fees and additional costs please visit our course page.
Sponsorship information
We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.
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