University of Kent

MSc Healthcare Management

University of Kent

Course overview

MSc Healthcare Management at the University of Kent will get students ready to lead, manage, and create new ideas in healthcare organisations globally. The course teaches students how healthcare systems work and looks at current major problems like unfair access to health (health inequality), changes in technology, and ensuring patients are safe. Students gain key skills in leadership, strategy, finance, and policy-making. The teaching is based on the newest research and is delivered by experts at Kent Business School, which has three highly respected professional approvals (Triple Crown accreditation).

Students' studies focus on solving real healthcare problems by using case studies, working on team projects, and practising decisions in simulated situations. The way students are marked is practical and does not use standard written exams. Instead, it checks how they use their knowledge through writing business reports, judging policy ideas, and giving presentations. Students also get the chance to use their skills in a real consultancy project or a summer internship to gain important practical experience.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and outline other relevant information regarding their studies, interests, and experiences. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required to support the application. Students have the option to upload their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with their applications to show any work or volunteering experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants must hold at least a second-class UK honours degree, or a comparable qualification from an international institution, in any subject area to be considered for entry.
  • Alternatively, candidates without a first degree may still be accepted if they have sufficient relevant work experience and suitable professional qualifications in the healthcare or management sector.

English Proficiency:

  • Candidates from non-English speaking backgrounds need to demonstrate a Good level of English. This is met by scoring 6.0 overall in the IELTS test, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or by submitting scores from an equivalent language test.
  • Applicants who have completed a degree at a UK university or in a majority English-speaking country are usually exempt from this requirement.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Graduates of MSc Healthcare Management from the University of Kent are prepared to take on important roles within healthcare and related industries globally. The five major career paths include:

  • Leading roles in global and regional health organisations.
  • Consultancy and strategic planning in the health sector.
  • Roles in Policy and Advocacy within government or non-governmental organisations.
  • Healthcare Innovation and Digital Transformation specialist.
  • Senior Management or Leadership positions in hospitals or clinical settings.

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for the MSc Healthcare Management in the University of Kent is £20,700 for international students.

Admission

Application for the course is completed online using the University's dedicated application portal. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.

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