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Health Care Policy and Management at University of Birmingham - UCAS

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Course summary

The Health Care Policy and Management course at HSMC bridges the traditional divide between academic study and the worlds of health care policy and practice, in the UK and overseas. There are two pathways on this course:

  • MSc Health Care Policy and Management
  • MSc in Health Care Policy and Management specialising in managing quality and service improvement.
Why study this programme at the University of Birmingham? The MSc Health Care Policy and Management provides both theoretical frameworks and practical tools that can be applied to health systems in the UK and overseas, designed for senior managers, clinicians and policy makers working in or with health care organisations, or with an interest in developing their careers in this direction.
  • A challenging and inspiring programme, equipping health and social care practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence for career and organisational development.
  • Experienced Faculty: Taught by experienced practitioners and experts, ensuring high-quality education and practical insights.
  • Access to excellent facilities: taught at Park House in the Health Services Management Centre (a short walk from the centre of campus), you will be equipped with on-site and online support.
Career opportunities This programme is designed for senior managers, clinicians and policy makers who are already working in or with health care organisations, or who have an interest in developing their careers in this direction.

Modules

Visit our website for more information on the modules available.

Assessment method

Each module is worth 20 credits and is normally assessed through one 'in-module' assessment and one reflective essay. The MSc dissertation is 10,000 words and worth 60 credits. It is a personally chosen and managed research project, undertaken over the duration of the programme with formal research training incorporated.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Entry requirements

The normal entrance requirement is a good Honours degree (2.1 or above), or an equivalent professional qualification and professional experience. However, appropriate career experience may be taken into account.

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

For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding

Sponsorship information

Scholarships may be available to home and international students.

Health Care Policy and Management at University of Birmingham - UCAS