Kingston University

Leadership and Management in Health PgCert/PgDip/MSc (Distance Learning)

Kingston UniversityKingston Hill, United Kingdom

Course overview

Start your journey towards being a leader in healthcare management Develop essential leadership and management skills for the health sector Choose a course qualification most relevant for your career goals, from PgCert to a full MSc. Your chosen pathway will equip you with the practical and theoretical knowledge to effectively manage teams, influence policy and drive positive change within healthcare organisations. Kingston’s innovative course content, combined with expert teaching, will enable you to take on leadership roles and excel in managing complex healthcare systems.

Applicants range from experienced healthcare professionals to those transitioning into healthcare management. This programme provides the tools to succeed in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. At Kingston University, we are committed to providing a supportive and innovative environment for healthcare professionals.

We strive to nurture and support students who aspire to lead and manage in complex settings. This course is a great insight into all aspects of managing healthcare, and has benefited me in my role leading a multidisciplinary team. I learnt lots and put into practice everything from budget planning to improving organisational culture.

I would recommend this course to any health professional who has a desire to learn more about how the cogs are turned in healthcare. Victoria - Specialist Physiotherapist and Clinical Lead, King's College Hospital

Key highlights

  • Flexible exit points: PgCert, PgDip or full MSc qualification
  • Studied entirely by distance learning alongside professional work
  • Develops skills to manage teams and influence healthcare policy
  • Covers practical topics from budget planning to organisational culture
  • Suits experienced clinicians and those moving into healthcare management

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: work_experience — Or you will need at least four years' work experience in middle or senior management, including participation in appropriate training events.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500
  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000
  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000
  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Healthcare manager
  • NHS service manager
  • Clinical lead
  • Operations manager (healthcare)
  • Health policy adviser
  • Practice manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £6,270 per year | International: £9,880 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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