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Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care (Taught)

  • MSc (PG)
  • 3 Years
  • Part-time
  • September 2026
  • Postgraduate
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University of East Anglia
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2026-2027
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Course summary

Why the MSc Research and Quality Improvement in Health and Care at UEA?
Turn everyday challenges in health and care into evidence-based improvements that change lives. This flexible MSc helps professionals build the research, quality improvement, and innovation skills needed to strengthen services and improve outcomes.

Why choose UEA

  • Real-world application: Apply learning to your own practice to drive transformation

  • National standards: Study a course aligned to the NIHR Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework (2023) and the NHSE Multi-Professional Research Framework (2023)

  • Doctoral study: Choose to complete a doctoral proposal for an accelerated route towards a Professional Doctorate

What is the MSc Research and Quality Improvement in Health and Care?
Imagine designing a study to improve patient outcomes, evaluating workplace services, or exploring innovative and inclusive approaches to health research. On this programme, you’ll apply research methods to real-world challenges, shaping your learning around your professional interests and ambitions.

This MSc is a flexible, part-time, fully online programme for both clinical and non-clinical professionals working in health and social care. Combing theoretical learning with practical application, you'll complete a range of tailored modules in preparation for your final work-based extended project.

You’ll develop confidence in designing, critiquing, and leading research through flexible online modules, bite-sized learning, and interactive discussions led by research-active staff. Alongside expert academics, you'll collaborate with a community of professionals, building networks and skills to support your future career in health and care research.

Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • MSc (PG) • Part-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

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Entry requirements

Bachelor Honours degree in Health and Social care related subjects with a 2:2 classification completed within the past 5 years. (outside of five years may be advised to achieve CPD module first.) Other subjects may be considered if the applicant meets the additional entry requirements: Applicants are expected to be working in a relevant area of Health and Social care in a management position. This should be demonstrated in your personal statement, CV and reference.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7with 6.5 minimum in each component.
English Foreign Language: Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading.  Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date. We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

English Language equivalencieshttps://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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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

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and subject to increase. Some fees are regulated by the UK government and will be changed in line with advice from them. For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.

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